Software Safety Developer

United States Digital Space LLC; Brampton; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC in Brampton, Canada, is seeking a Software Safety Engineer to join our Safety & Mission Assurance team. You will develop and analyze product safety requirements for complex electromechanical systems with significant software components, toward aerospace-grade reliability.

The role requires cross-disciplinary collaboration with design, systems engineering, and software teams, plus strong experience in safety analyses and obtaining security clearance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software safety experience in a safety-critical development environment, preferably in aerospace.
• Bachelor’s degree in Software, Computer, or Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Ability to communicate with and work alongside multiple engineering disciplines to develop safety requirements.
• Ability to multitask across projects and teams.
• A strong aptitude for continuous improvement.
• Excellent verbal, written communication, and presentation skills.
• Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the reliability status level.

Responsibilities

• Product safety development for complex electromechanical systems with significant software components.
• Performing safety/hazard analyses and analyses on projects.
• Developing product software safety requirements to meet customer and mission requirements.
• Performing trade-off studies to ensure the right requirements.
• Working with design, systems engineering and software groups to incorporate safety inputs into the design.
• Analyzing safety-critical software documentation and source code for safety.
• Defend safety decisions to internal and external customers.
• Present safety designs at safety review panels.

Skills

Software safety

Communication

Multitasking

Continuous improvement

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Software, Computer, or Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science

Job description

Join the company: Where Your Innovation Shapes the Future At the company, we don't just follow industry trends—we set them! Join us in partnering with visionary companies and the brightest minds to turn ground-breaking ideas into reality. Imagine working on cutting-edge telecom advancements, pioneering automotive tech, life-saving healthcare innovations, and next-gen industrial automation. Our projects are diverse, impactful, and at the forefront of technological innovation. Be a part of something extraordinary!

Who are we?

the company is a global leader in design and development, specializing in electronics, electro-mechanics, and software. We're not just a company; we're a community of innovators. Our teams work on projects that define the future—from creating state-of-the-art communication systems and autonomous vehicles to advancing IoT solutions that revolutionize everyday life. At the company, your work will make a real difference.

What we're looking for:

We are seeking individuals who want to:

• Collaborate with top-tier clients on transformative, cutting-edge projects.
• Engage with and learn from industry leaders
• Innovate from concept to completion, ensuring high standards.
• Gain international experience on global projects.
• Thrive in an entrepreneurial environment that supports new ideas.
• Explore multiple sectors like telecommunications, automotive, healthcare, and industrial automation.

We're looking for a Software Safety Engineer on our Safety & Mission Assurance team at our Brampton office.

As a Software Safety Engineer, you will be responsible for product safety requirements and analysis for LEO and lunar destinations.

What you'll do

• Product safety development
• Performing safety/hazard assessments and analyses on projects involving complex electromechanical systems with a significant software component.
• Performing software criticality analysis
• Developing product software safety requirements to meet customer and mission requirements
• Performing trade-off studies to ensure the requirements are the right requirements
• Working with design, systems engineering and software groups to ensure that safety-related inputs are incorporated into the design.
• Analyzing safety-critical software documentation and source code for safety
• Analyzing reused software for safety
• Defend safety decisions to internal and external customers
• Ensure safety requirements are met in design phase
• Contribute to System Safety Analysis Reports
• Present safety designs at safety review panels

What you'll need to get the job done

• 5+ years of software safety experience in a safety-critical development environment, preferably in aerospace.
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Software, Computer, or Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science
• Ability to communicate with and work alongside multiple engineering disciplines to develop safety requirements
• Ability to multitask across projects and teams.
• A strong aptitude for continuous improvement.
• Excellent verbal, written communication, and presentation skills.
• Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the reliability status level, and

pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP).

What will make us REALLY love you

• Experience with Canadian Space Agency or NASA an asset.

This posting is for an active vacancy.4 days per week on site.

What you'll love about us:

At the company, our employees are our greatest asset. We foster innovation, collaboration, and excellence, offering opportunities for personal and professional growth. Join a global community that values creativity and diversity.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.