Senior System Safety Engineer IV/V

Zone 5 Technologies(3 days ago)

HybridFull TimeSenior$155,000 - $210,000Engineering

About this role

Senior System Safety Engineer leading system safety efforts across the product lifecycle for unmanned aircraft systems. The role focuses on safety architecture, data-driven analysis, documentation, and test planning, and includes direct engagement with customers on system safety reviews and panels such as THAR and NNMSB.

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Required Skills

System Safety
Safety Architecture
FHA
FTA
SCFTA
Test Planning
Safety Testing
Technical Writing
Risk Management
MIL-STD-882E

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Qualifications

BS in Mechanical, Aerospace, Systems, Electrical Engineering, or Physics
Master's Degree
System Safety Certification (ASP, CSP, CSEP)
U.S. Citizenship
Active U.S. Security Clearance Or Ability To Obtain

About Zone 5 Technologies

zone5tech.com

Zone 5 Technologies is a San Luis Obispo, CA–based developer of advanced unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and modular avionics tailored for government and defense missions. They deliver end-to-end solutions from CONOPS and flight control systems to air-launched effects and counter‑UAS platforms, validated through extensive simulation and flight testing. Key products include Air Launched Effects, the open interceptor White Spike, and the multi‑mission Paladin (BlueUAS approved) with options for C‑UAS and munitions delivery. Zone 5 emphasizes flight-proven, modular designs that provide operational flexibility for demanding defense applications.