System Resiliency & System Safety Engineer (Arlington)

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Salary: $150,000 - $200,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a technology consulting and cloud solutions organization specializing in the design, development, and implementation of highly available, secure, and mission-critical systems for government and commercial clients. Our teams partner closely with customers to deliver innovative solutions across cloud strategy, cybersecurity, systems integration, data engineering, machine learning, AI, disaster recovery, and enterprise infrastructure initiatives.

Our approach is built around collaboration and long-term partnership. We work closely with stakeholders at every level of the organization—from executive leadership to engineering and operations teams—to provide scalable, resilient, and secure technology solutions that solve complex business and operational challenges.

With deep expertise in cloud-first architectures, automation, DevSecOps, virtualization, reliability engineering, and large-scale systems integration, we help organizations modernize infrastructure, improve operational efficiency, and support mission-critical environments where performance, security, and resiliency are essential.

Our team consists of highly skilled engineers, architects, developers, and technology specialists who thrive on solving complex technical challenges. We foster a culture centered around innovation, collaboration, continuous learning, and technical excellence while delivering meaningful value to our clients across highly regulated and fast-evolving industries.

Why join us?

Our client offers highly competitive compensation packages, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative, people-first culture that promotes innovation, professional growth, and long-term career development. We are committed to creating an environment where employees are empowered to make an impact, work alongside highly talented teams, and contribute to meaningful, mission-critical initiatives in a supportive and forward-thinking workplace.

Job Details

System Resiliency & System Safety Engineer

Federal Government Project

We are seeking highly skilled engineers with deep expertise in System Resiliency, System Safety, and Failure Analysis to support a cutting-edge Federal Government initiative focused on mission-critical aerospace and defense systems.

This role is ideal for candidates who have worked within highly regulated, high-availability environments where reliability, fault tolerance, and system survivability are essential. Candidates with experience supporting aerospace, aviation, defense, or other mission-critical environments are strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities
Analyze and improve resiliency of complex mission-critical systems
Perform system safety assessments and failure mode analysis (FMEA/FMECA)
Evaluate how systems fail, degrade, and recover under adverse conditions
Support reliability engineering and fault-tolerant architecture initiatives
Develop and apply mathematical models to predict system behavior, reliability, and operational risk
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to improve system robustness and survivability
Identify single points of failure and recommend mitigation strategies
Support root cause investigations and corrective action planning
Contribute to system validation, testing, and operational readiness activities

Desired Background
Strong background in Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), System Resiliency, or Reliability Engineering
Experience understanding and modeling system failures, fault propagation, and recovery mechanisms
Hands-on experience with:
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA/FMECA)
Reliability Engineering
System Safety Engineering
Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)
Hazard Analysis
Mathematical modeling or simulation experience highly preferred
Experience within aerospace, aviation, defense, or other highly regulated mission-critical industries
FAA experience or familiarity with FAA-regulated systems/environments is highly preferred
Prior experience supporting Federal Government or DoD-related programs preferred

Preferred Experience
Aerospace or aviation systems
Mission-critical infrastructure or defense systems
High-availability or fault-tolerant system environments
Safety-critical engineering programs
Reliability and survivability analysis

Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work within highly technical and collaborative engineering environments
MUST be a U.S. Citizen
Active security clearance is a plus, but not required for all openings

This is an exciting opportunity to support advanced systems where resiliency, reliability, and safety are mission critical.

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