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Specialty Systems Safety Engineer

nLogicHuntsville, AL🇺🇸United StatesPosted 19 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

As a Specialty Systems Safety Engineer at nLogic, you will contribute directly to critical mission-defense efforts, developing software for advanced missile defense systems and gaining invaluable experience in a mission-focused environment. This role is ideal for a proactive engineer with a strong systems engineering background and a passion for safety analysis, offering a chance to grow your expertise within a respected organization. Apply today to make a significant impact in this vital field.

Quick Overview

Work Type
On Site
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

nLogic is seeking a Specialty Systems Safety Engineer to support a mission-focused effort in the Huntsville area. This role will play a key part as an individual contributor in supporting mission-defense efforts. The role is responsible for developing software products that directly support the design and development of the missile defense systems.

The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborate well in teams comprised of all experience levels.

Required Qualifications
  • Must possess a current, in-scope Secret or higher security clearance
  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university and 5+ years of related work experience, a Masters Degree and 3+ years of related work experience, or 1+ year of related work experience with a PhD
  • 2+ years of experience with requirements decomposition and management
  • Working knowledge of systems engineering principles and processes
  • Verification experience or knowledge
  • Experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS
  • Experience developing Certification or Verification packages for all levels of requirements (including safety requirements for operations, flight test, and ground test)
  • Experience developing systems engineering and systems safety products in an Agile environment
  • System Safety Engineering experience conducting comprehensive system safety analyses IAW MIL-STD-882E, including Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA), Functional Hazard Analysis (FHA), System Hazard Analysis (SHA), and Operating & Support Hazard Analysis (O&SHA) to ensure compliance and mitigate operational risks
  • Missile defense weapon system experience
  • Must be able to work on-site in an office environment

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with Requirement Verification methods such as Test
  • Associate Safety Professional (ASP) / Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Certificate
  • Demonstrated independent planning, organization, and working in cross-functional teams with a customer focus
  • Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and associated tools
  • INCOSE or System Engineering certification

Why nLogic

At nLogic, we support mission-focused defense and space efforts that have real-world impact. Our teams work collaboratively alongside government and industry partners to deliver high-quality, mission-focused solutions.

As a 100% employee-owned company (ESOP), our employees directly share in the success of the organization, creating a culture of accountability, ownership, and long-term investment in our work.

We offer a stable environment with opportunities to develop new skills, take on meaningful responsibilities, and contribute to efforts that support national security and advanced technologies.

Work Conditions
  • Work Model: Onsite in Huntsville, AL
  • Travel: Minimal
  • Work Hours: Standard work hours

Summary of Benefits

nLogic offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; 401(k) retirement plan; Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); and professional development support.

Position Details
  • U.S. Citizenship is required
  • Current, in-scope Secret security clearance is required.
  • This role is performed onsite in Huntsville, AL

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should submit their application through our online portal to be considered for this opportunity.

Equal Opportunity Employer

nLogic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Skills

Agile

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