Aerospace Software Safety Engineer

Cessna Aircraft Company; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Aerospace Software Safety Engineer to join their innovative team in Fort Worth, TX. This role involves developing and managing aircraft software safety methodologies for military programs, working closely with customers and subcontractors. Candidates should have a strong background in software safety and engineering, with a passion for innovation and problem-solving. The company offers a unique work schedule, generous time off, and a supportive environment that encourages growth and collaboration. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the future of aviation, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

9/80 work schedule

80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)

120 hours Vacation time

12-13 paid holidays per year

6 weeks parental leave

On-site clinic

Access to Employee Resource Groups

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' software safety experience required.
• Advanced degrees will be considered as additional experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer Software System Safety activities on assigned engineering design teams.
• Monitor, investigate, and resolve issues relative to Software System Safety Engineering.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Team Player Mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering

Tools

Model Based Safety Analysis (MBSA)

Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

MIL-STD-882

SAE ARP4761

RTCA DO-178

RTCA DO-254

Job description

Job Description - Aerospace Software Safety Engineer (331050)

Job Number:

331050

We’re more than aviation experts, we’re pioneers. We challenge what’s possible. From breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems. Today, Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering. And we want you.

We are developing the future of Army Aviation with the Bell Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA), part of the US Army’s Future Vertical Lift (FVL) modernization effort. We are also developing the Bell 525 Relentless and Bell's High-Speed Vertical Take-Off and Landing (HSVTOL) program, a next generation stop-fold aircraft.

These positions are onsite in Fort Worth, TX.

Aerospace Software Safety (across multiple seniority levels)

Bring your experience and ideas and help us develop, manage, and communicate the aircraft software safety methodology for a new military development program working with internal and external customers through identification and analysis of software contributions to potential hazards in design, operation, and maintenance.

Our team is at the forefront of emerging system safety techniques including Model Based Safety Analysis (MBSA) and Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).

Systems safety personnel with strong software backgrounds, software engineers with safety exposure, and software assurance engineers with safety background should apply.

This role will be an integral part of the team, working closely with customers and subcontractors. You’ll be able to hone your technical abilities on significant engineering analyses, all while gaining experience in leadership and communication.

What you’ll be doing as an Aerospace Software Safety Engineer:

1. Administer Software System Safety activities on assigned engineering design teams.
2. Interface with the customer and teammates on software safety related issues.
3. Monitor, investigate, and resolve issues relative to Software System Safety Engineering.
4. Perform Model Based Safety Analysis (MBSA) in coordination with air vehicle Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) efforts.
5. Represent Bell with military/industry at Software System Safety Working Groups and Aircraft Software Working Groups.
6. Provide guidance to Bell engineering teams and suppliers relative to Software System Safety Engineering.
7. Review Bell and supplier submitted documents relative to Software System Safety Engineering IAW AMCOM Regulation 385-17.
8. Influence air vehicle design to improve system and software safety features and design.

Skills You Bring To this Role:

• Ability to prioritize work, strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a team player mindset.
• Excellent communicator, must be able to build and maintain effective relationships with customers, internal and external suppliers, and brief leaders/customers.
• We are looking for inquisitive and driven engineers with a passion to innovate.

What you need to be successful:

• Bachelor’s degree with a Major in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering. Advanced degrees will be considered as additional experience. Related degrees with relevant experience may be considered.
• Multiple levels will be considered for this position with a minimum of 2 years' software safety experience required.
• Work experience with either military System Safety Programs (MIL-STD-882) or civil System Safety Programs (SAE ARP4761).
• Work experience or Strong Familiarity with military software system safety guidance (Joint Services Software System Safety Engineering Handbook, AMCOM Regulation 385-17).
• Work experience with either software development (RTCA DO-178) or complex/programmable hardware development (RTCA DO-254).

What we offer you in return:

• You’ll be off every other Friday with our 9/80 work schedule.
• 80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO).
• 120 hours Vacation time.
• 12-13 paid holidays per year.
• 6 weeks parental leave.
• On-site clinic, pharmacy, physical therapy, and licensed counselor.
• Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups.
• And so much more.

It’s time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us on this mission, and let’s make history together.

We are on a journey to amplify innovation, cultivate purpose and bridge experiences by fostering a culture that is driven by unique perspectives, voices, and values.

EEO Statement: Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information. The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.