Safety Engineer Sr - E3
Sikorsky Aircraft
Palmdale, CA · Posted November 5, 2026
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About the job
Standard Job Description
We are seeking a motivated, experienced individual to join our company as a Safety Engineer. As a member of our safety and compliance team you will identify, evaluate, and mitigate workplace hazards, audit equipment and processes, and ensure full compliance with local, state, and federal regulations (such as OSHA and EPA). You will work independently on day-to-day activities while collaborating with cross-functional teams to build a strong safety culture. You will develop and implement safe working processes, educating all levels of staff on best practices and appropriate equipment usage, as well as make recommendations for equipment upgrades or replacement as necessary.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, engineering, or a relevant field.
3+ years experience in a manufacturing environment, particularly in a safety engineering role
Strong communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills
Desired Skills
The candidate is considered an emerging authority in multiple environmental and safety compliance program disciplines and knowledgeable in California regulatory requirements. Strong written and verbal skills. Self-starter, generally, works independently with minimal guidance. Has experience resolving problems, leading projects and teams. Provides technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems. Solutions are imaginative, thorough, and practicable. Experience working in a Union environment, and with Department of Defense customers, is a plus.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $95900.00 - $178100.00
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.
The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.