> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/479388-senior-principal-systems-safety-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/479388-senior-principal-systems-safety-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Principal Systems Safety Engineer - **Company:** BAE Systems - **Location:** Endicott, NY, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $120,874.0 - $205,486.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Systems Engineering, Firmware, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Hardware Design, DO-178B - **Published:** June 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/A4900DF7BBE248C4A7D3FF8369D404B7/job/ ## About the Role * Minimum of a BS in Engineering, Science or equivalent Safety experience. Electrical Engineering preferred with a minimum of 10 years of experience in a similar field * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) * Experience with MIL-STD-882, SAE ARP4754, SAE ARP4761, and Domestic/International safety regulations related to electric and hybrid automotive systems and energy storage systems. * Experience with development of Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Functional Hazard Assessment (FHA), System Safety Assessment (SSA), Common Cause Analysis (CCA), Common Mode Analysis (CMA), and defining and communicating safety requirements associated with those assessments * Experience with various safety critical development domestic/international regulations and standards related to aircraft * Experience with Product/System Safety contractual requirements and their execution throughout the product lifecycle * Experience leading disparate engineering teams to identify hazards, assess, and thoroughly mitigate associated risks encountered in various use cases throughout the product lifecycle Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills Experience in working with disparate teams Experience with supporting safety audits Experience leading mishap prevention/investigations Demonstrated ability to analyze and drive resolution toward safety concerns Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and execute programs as well as thoroughly document work for traceability Certified Safety Professional (CSP/ASP) Experience with EASA SC MOC VTOL, EUROCAE ED-14G, FAA AC 23.1309-1E, RTCA DO-160G, RTCA DO-178B, RTCA DO-178C, RTCA DO-254, and/or RTCA DO-311A Green Belt/Black Belt Certified Subject matter expert in the Product/System Safety discipline Functional Safety Certification Program Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Experience with both commercial and military programs Familiarity with Systems Theoretic Process Analysis (STPA) ## Description As a Senior Principal Safety Systems Engineer you will support continued development of the Product safety strategy for the US Controls business area. 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