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At Zone 5 Technologies, we're redefining what's possible in unmanned aircraft systems. Our team of engineers and innovators is developing cutting-edge autonomous solutions that push the boundaries of UAS technology - solving complex challenges that matter. We're building the future of UAS capabilities, and we're looking for exceptional talent to join us. If you're driven by hard problems, energized by rapid innovation, and ready to make an impact on next-generation flight systems, you belong here. We are seeking a Senior System Safety Engineer to lead system safety activities across the product lifecycle. This role focuses on system safety architecture, data-driven analysis, comprehensive documentation, and test planning for safety verification. You will engage directly with customer counterparts on System Safety Reviews and Panels including THAR (Technical Hazard Assessment Review) and NNMSB (Nuclear Navy Material and Safety Board).   Key Responsibilities:   System Safety & Architecture   Develop and maintain System Safety Program Plan and safety architecture documentation   Lead Functional Hazard Analysis (FHA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), and System Safety Assessments   Identify, document, and manage hazards, risks, and mitigation measures throughout the lifecycle   Draft System Safety Analysis Reports and maintain traceability between safety requirements, hazards, and mitigations   Lead Safety Critical Functional Thread Analysis (SCFTA) and support HAZOP/ETA activities   Data, Documentation & Test Planning   Establish data collection and analysis frameworks for safety metrics and trending   Develop technical documentation including safety standards, specifications, procedures, and user guides   Create and execute test plans for safety verification and validation   Lead development of Built-In Test (BIT) plans and support Qualification Test Plan development   Define test requirements, acceptance criteria, and success metrics for safety-critical functions   Review test data to confirm safety requirements compliance   Customer Engagement & Reviews   Serve as primary point of contact with customers on system safety matters   Lead and participate in THAR, NNMSB, and other customer System Safety Reviews and Panels   Present safety analysis findings, risk postures, and mitigation strategies to customers   Support milestone reviews (PDR, CDR, QDR, MRR) representing system safety   Coordinate responses to customer safety data items and deliverables   Risk Management & Process Improvement   Lead safety corrective actions from Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations   Host corrective action reviews and ensure lessons learned implementation   Coordinate risk mitigation with Manufacturing Engineering, Logistics, and Deployment Operations   Develop and implement system safety processes and tools   Ensure compliance with MIL-STD-882E and other applicable safety standards   Basic Qualifications:    7+ years as a System Safety Engineer or equivalent safety-critical engineering role   Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Systems, or Electrical Engineering, or Physics   Expertise with MIL-STD-882E and military safety standards   Experience creating and executing test plans for safety verification   Proven experience engaging with customers on System Safety Reviews (THAR, NNMSB, or similar)   Strong system architecture knowledge and safety requirements decomposition   Extensive FHA, FTA, and SCFTA