Mission-Critical Software Assurance Engineer

Gilder Search Group; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Input Technology Solutions is seeking a Software Assurance Engineer to support NASA mission software at Wallops Island, VA. This role emphasizes safety-critical systems, requirements traceability, and lifecycle oversight per NPR 7150.2 and RCC guidelines.

You will perform hazard analyses, develop and maintain software assurance plans and verification activities across multiple small projects, and coordinate with government stakeholders on safety reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 7 years of related experience preferred.
• Experience with NASA standards NPR 7150.2 and NASA-STD-8739.8.
• Active DoD clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide software assurance and safety engineering support for NASA mission software.
• Perform requirements, design, and implementation analyses for safety-critical systems.
• Maintain traceability across requirements, design, tests, and hazard analyses.
• Conduct process audits and verify compliance with NASA standards.
• Coordinate with government on project schedules and deliverables.

Skills

Software safety analysis

Requirements traceability

Hazard analysis

V&V methodologies

Technical writing

Multi-project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Input Technology Solutions is seeking a Software Assurance Engineer to support NASA mission software at Wallops Island, VA. This role emphasizes safety-critical systems, requirements traceability, and lifecycle oversight per NPR 7150.2 and RCC guidelines.

You will perform hazard analyses, develop and maintain software assurance plans and verification activities across multiple small projects, and coordinate with government stakeholders on safety reviews.