Missile Safety Engineer

Are you ready to step into the heart of cutting-edge defense technology? Join a high-impact mission supporting the U.S. Army as a Senior Missile Safety Engineer, where your expertise will shape the safety and reliability of next-generation missile systems designed to protect national security and push the boundaries of aerospace innovation.

In this pivotal role, you’ll be embedded in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment—guiding advanced missile systems from concept to combat readiness. From blueprint to battlefield, you’ll lead the charge in hazard analysis, risk mitigation, and compliance with Department of Defense safety standards, ensuring every launch is flawless and every system battle-ready.

Description of Responsibilities for the Safety Engineer:

• Lead system safety engineering activities across all phases of missile system development and integration.


• Perform and document hazard analyses including Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA).


• Ensure compliance with MIL-STD-882E and other applicable DoD and Army safety standards.


• Develop and maintain Safety Assessment Reports (SARs), Safety Verification Plans, and Risk Acceptance documentation.


• Collaborate with design, test, and integration teams to embed safety requirements into system architecture and operational concepts.


• Support Safety Release processes for test events, including live-fire and flight testing.


• Interface with Army safety boards, review panels, and Joint Weapon Safety Working Groups.


• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action planning for safety-related incidents or anomalies.


• Mentor junior safety engineers and contribute to continuous improvement of safety engineering practices.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities for the Safety Engineer:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.


• 8+ years of experience in system safety engineering, preferably in missile or defense systems.


• Strong working knowledge of MIL-STD-882E, DoDI 5000.02/5000.88, and Army safety protocols.


• Experience with explosives safety, software safety, and environmental safety integration.


• Proficiency in safety analysis tools and techniques (e.g., FTA, FMEA, HAZOP).


• Excellent technical writing and communication skills.


• In-Office and Telework schedule


• Must be able to travel (15-20%)


• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the required level.


• Must be a U.S. Citizen

At PPT, we value our employees. You can take comfort in the fact that here you will be treated as a professional, given room to grow and compensated with a benefits package to care for you and your family. You have made the decision to do meaningful work and we believe you should be rewarded for that decision. Explore our website and learn more about what it means to be a part of PPT Solutions.

Benefits offered include medical, dental, vision, basic life w/AD&D, supplemental life, short and long-term disability, EAP, FSA, 401(k), paid holidays, paid time off, employee referral award program and reimbursable job-related education/professional certification training.

PPT Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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