Entry Level or Associate Software Safety Engineer

The Boeing Company; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 66,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company in Oklahoma City, OK is seeking a Software Safety Engineer to join our System Engineering Team. This position offers the opportunity to work on challenging aerospace programs within Boeing's Defense, Space & Security organization.

Responsibilities include defining safety and airworthiness, supporting software certification, hazard tracking, safety assessments, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field.
• Active US Secret Clearance or ability to obtain one.
• Strong verbal and written communication with stakeholders including management and military personnel.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to analyze large datasets.
• Experience as a software or safety engineer.

Responsibilities

• Defines and validates safety, mission success, and airworthiness; supports designs, operations, and procedures.
• Supports internal software certification processes.
• Performs hazard tracking and risk resolution via SSHA, SAR and SCFTA.
• Conducts safety assessments and safety memos; supports safety boards and reviews.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to define, validate, and integrate safety requirements.
• Briefs management, program office, and USAF personnel on safety issues.
• Verifies that systems meet defined safety requirements through analyses and reviews.

Skills

Communication

Hazard analysis

Software safety

System safety

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field

Job description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Defense, Space & Security’s (BDS) is seeking a Software Safety Engineer to join our System Engineering Team in Oklahoma City, OK. This is an excellent opportunity to work on challenging projects and advance your career in the aviation engineering field. By joining our team, you will experience collaboration across several engineering and product support functions, naturally building you into an elite member of the team. This position offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology and make a real impact on our products and deliveries.

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Entry‑Level (Level 1) or Associate (Level 2) Software Safety Engineers.

At Boeing, Safety is at the core of everything we do. As a Software Safety Engineer, you will work across the entire program lifecycle, from conceptual development into design and test, production, and sustainment of fielded aircraft for both USG and International customers. We are looking for candidates that can ask tough questions, challenge conventional thinking, and identify potential hazards to our aircraft and crew. You’ll have the opportunity to interface with all levels of Engineering and Program Management as well as our customers.

Primary responsibilities

• Defines and validates safety, mission success, and airworthiness; provides support incorporating into designs, operations, and procedures.
• Provides support for our internal software certification process
• Performs hazard tracking and risk resolution via System/Subsystem Hazard Analysis (SSHA), Safety Assessment Report (SAR) and Safety Critical Function Thread Analysis (SCFTA).
• Conducts safety assessments and technical safety memos, including: Engineering Review Boards, Safety Review Board, address aircraft safety concerns, and track safety critical items.
• Supports System Safety Working Groups (SSWG)
• Be comfortable briefing all levels of management, program office, and USAF personnel
• Performs various analyses and integration activities to optimize total system of systems architecture for Software Safety
• Identifies, analyzes, and assesses regulatory and/or contractual compliance of aerospace systems, products and services against the applied development and design assurance standards (MIL-STD-882E, JSSEH, DO-178, DO-254, MIL-HDBK-516C Section 15, AC-17-01) to provide the necessary hazard mitigation evidence
• Analyzes software to identify potential failure conditions or investigate reported in-service fleet hazards, risks, and safety concerns
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to define, validate, and integrate safety requirements
• Verifies that the system meets or exceeds the defined safety requirements by conducting safety analyses, audits, and reviews
• Demonstrates safety hazard risk mitigation and control methods to the customer and regulators

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience)

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
• Active US Secret Clearance or the ability to obtain a US Secret Clearance
• Experience in a role that required strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively brief and collaborate with various stakeholders, including management, program offices, and military personnel
• Experience in a role that requires strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and interpret large datasets
• Experience as a software or safety engineer

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience)

• Experience with software certification processes and standards, such as DO-178C or similar, and experience supporting internal software certification activities
• 2+ years of experience as a software or safety engineer experience

Drug Free Workplace

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range

• Entry Level (Level 1): $66,300 - $89,700
• Associate (Level 2): $82,450 - $111,700

#CASO

Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 31, 2026

Export Control Requirements

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details

US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.