Senior Software and Systems Safety Engineer

Jobot; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking engineering firm specializing in aerospace and defense as a Senior Software and Systems Safety Engineer. In this pivotal role, you will ensure the safety of embedded software for military systems, particularly missile systems. Your responsibilities will include developing safety processes, leading system upgrades, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This innovative company offers a hybrid work schedule, competitive salary, and excellent benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to make a significant impact in the defense industry.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Hybrid/Flexible Work Schedule

Excellent Benefits

401k

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in software safety for military systems.
• Strong engineering background in software or systems engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop safety processes for embedded software in military systems.
• Conduct safety verification processes and maintain safety documentation.

Skills

Software Safety

Safety Standards and Protocols

Hazard Analysis

Cross-Functional Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a Relevant Field

Tools

DOORS

Hazard Analysis Tools

Job description

Senior Software and Systems Safety Engineer

Senior Software and Systems Safety Engineer

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Base pay range

$160,000.00/yr - $185,000.00/yr

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Job details

Hybrid Schedule, Competitive Salary, Excellent Benefits, 401k, and More!

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Salary $160,000 - $185,000 per year

A Bit About Us

Located in Madison County, Alabama, we are a forward-thinking engineering firm and a trusted collaborator in the aerospace and defense industries. We specialize in providing systems engineering, software safety, and mission assurance services. We are currently seeking a Senior-Level Software Safety Engineer to join our team of experts, delivering innovative solutions that guarantee the safety and reliability of advanced defense technologies.



Why join us?

• Competitive Salary
• Hybrid/Flexible Work Schedule
• Excellent Benefits
• 401k
  
  

Job Details

As a Senior Software and Systems Safety Engineer, you will play a critical role in our dynamic team. You will be responsible for ensuring the safety of embedded software used in military systems, particularly missile systems. This includes involvement in missile system upgrades, integration, and safety engineering in defense environments. Your role will encompass the development and execution of system safety planning, defining safety design criteria, and conducting safety verification processes. You will also work closely with cross-functional teams and contribute to safety documentation and hazard analyses. This role requires a strong engineering background, preferably in software, systems engineering, or safety engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement safety processes for embedded software used in military systems, ensuring compliance with relevant Safety Standards and Protocols.
• Lead missile system upgrades, integration, and safety engineering tasks in defense environments.
• Develop and execute system safety planning, define safety design criteria, and conduct safety verification processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate safety measures across all aspects of system design and implementation.
• Prepare and maintain safety documentation, perform hazard analyses, and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with all contractual safety requirements on DoD contracts or military programs.
• Use DOORS and Hazard Analysis tools to manage requirements and risks, and to facilitate safety analyses.
  
  

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 12+ years of recent and related work experience, with at least 4 years spent specifically on the safety of embedded software used in military systems.
• Experience with Software Safety.
• Proven track record in missile system upgrades, integration, and safety engineering in defense environments.
• Familiarity with Safety Standards and Protocols.
• Practical experience in developing and executing system safety planning, defining safety design criteria, and conducting safety verification processes.
• Demonstrable experience in Integration and Coordination with Cross-Functional Teams.
• Experience with Safety Documentation and Hazard Analyses.
• Prior experience working on DoD contracts or military programs.
• Strong engineering background, preferably in software, systems engineering, or safety engineering.
• Proficiency in DOORS and Hazard Analysis tools.
• Must have clearance and U.S. Citizenship.
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting and Software Development

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