Experienced or Senior Software Safety Engineer

Socket.dev

Oklahoma

On-site

USD 99,000 - 166,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Boeing Company in Oklahoma City, OK is seeking experienced Software Safety Engineers to join the System Engineering Team. This role focuses on safety across the program lifecycle, from concept to test and sustainment, interfacing with management, program offices, and customers.

Qualifications include a BS in an engineering field, active US Secret Clearance (or ability to obtain), and 5+ years of related experience for Level 3 or 9+ years for Level 4. Relocation may be offered.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field required.
Active US Secret Clearance required or ability to obtain one.
5+ years of related work experience for Level 3; 9+ years for Level 4.

Responsibilities

Defines and validates safety, mission success, and airworthiness; supports incorporation into designs and procedures.
Supports internal software certification processes.
Performs hazard tracking and risk resolution (SSHA, SAR, SCFTA).
Conducts safety assessments and memos; participates in review boards and safety meetings.
Collaborates with stakeholders to define, validate, and integrate safety requirements.
Verifies system meets safety requirements via analyses, audits, and reviews.

Skills

Verbal & written comms

Analytical skills

Hazard analysis

Safety engineering

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Active US Secret Clearance

Job description

Experienced or Senior 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 Experienced (Level 3) or Senior (Level 4) 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
Level 3: 5+ years of related work experience
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
2+ years of 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
5+ years of experience do you have as a software or safety engineer experience
Level 4: 9+ years of related work experience
Experience working effectively and collaborating within a global engineering team in a hybrid work environment

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:

Experienced (Level 3): $99,450 - $134,550
Senior (Level 4): $122,400 - $165,600

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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