Marine Engineer, Systems Safety

Leidos

full-time

Posted on: 9/24/2025

Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States

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💰 $72,150 - $130,425 per year

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

Define and validate system safety requirements across ship design, integration, and acquisition programs
Identify hazards and drive solutions to reduce risk—keeping sailors, ships, and missions safe
Conduct hands-on system safety reviews of designs, prototypes, and production systems
Perform hazard analyses to ensure risks are understood, mitigated, and documented
Collaborate in cross-functional safety working groups, providing technical expertise to ensure customer needs are met
Support shipboard ordnance integration and handling by reviewing engineering changes, assessing hazards, and preparing documentation for safety review boards
Contribute to cutting-edge research and studies, developing plans, testing systems, analyzing data, and reporting findings
Provide technical and administrative support including documentation, data compilation, and technical writing

BS in Engineering, Naval Architecture, or related discipline
4+ years of marine engineering experience with naval or commercial ships
Knowledge of ship design specifications and classification standards (ABS)
Proficiency in AutoCAD (or similar design tools) and MS Office Suite
Strong communication skills and experience supporting technical meetings
U.S. Citizenship with an active or obtainable Secret Clearance
(Preferred) Experience with software development/engineering
(Preferred) Background in US Navy, US Coast Guard, or DOD maritime systems
(Preferred) Familiarity with DoD/DON acquisition processes
(Preferred) Knowledge of system safety standards like MIL-STD-882E and techniques such as FMEA, FTA, or HAZOP
(Preferred) Understanding of explosives safety requirements and environmental compliance (NEPA, E.O. 12114)
Ability to meet NAVSEA System Safety Engineering Policy requirements within 24 months