Entry Level or Associate Software Safety Engineer

Boeing

Oklahoma City (OK)

On-site

USD 66,000 - 112,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Job summary

The Boeing Company in Oklahoma City is seeking an Entry Level or Associate Software Safety Engineer to join our System Engineering Team. You will work across the program lifecycle on safety analyses, software certification, and hazard mitigation for aerospace systems.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, strong communication and analytical skills, and the ability to obtain a US Secret Clearance.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
Active U.S. Secret Clearance or ability to obtain.
Strong verbal and written communication with diverse stakeholders.
Strong analytical skills to collect, organize, analyze, and interpret large datasets.
Experience as a software or safety engineer.

Responsibilities

Defines and validates safety, mission success, and airworthiness; integrates into designs, operations, and procedures.
Supports internal software certification processes.
Performs hazard tracking and risk resolution via SSHA, SAR and SCFTA.
Conducts safety assessments and memos, including safety review boards and safety-critical items.
Supports System Safety Working Groups (SSWG) and briefs management and customer personnel.
Performs analyses and integration to optimize total system architecture for Software Safety.
Ensures regulatory and contractual compliance against MIL-STD-882E, DO-178/254, and related standards.
Analyzes software to identify failure conditions and in-service safety concerns.
Collaborates with stakeholders to define, validate, and integrate safety requirements.
Verifies systems meet safety requirements via analyses, audits, and reviews.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical skills

Software safety engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

DO-178C

Job description

Entry Level or Associate Software Safety Engineer

Company:

The Boeing Company

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

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Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

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.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

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.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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.

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