Senior Software Safety Engineer

SAIC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC seeks a Senior Software Safety Engineer to oversee risk analyses for advanced DoD weapon systems. The role involves developing software safety requirements, conducting hazard analyses, and ensuring compliance with safety critical systems. Candidates must have a STEM degree and significant experience in software safety engineering, as well as an Interim Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• 14 years of experience required; 6 years can substitute for degree.
• Active Interim Secret clearance is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Develop software safety targets and requirements.
• Execute hazard analyses and develop safety cases.
• Document and communicate safety analysis results.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Problem Solving

Interpersonal

Attention to Detail

Self-Motivation

Education

Bachelors degree in a STEM related field

Tools

Design, test and analysis tools

Job description

Description

SAIC has an immediate need for a Senior Software Safety Engineer for the Precision Fires (PF) projects for performance of risk analyses and hazard analyses on integrated systems forming part of advanced weapons systems for the DoD. They will be responsible for oversight of a portfolio of engineering developments and will provide assurance of engineering activities. They will support design engineers to build evidence-based safety cases for their products and will assure compliance to hardware and software engineering processes for safety critical and safety related systems. This position will sit in Huntsville, AL.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Development of software safety targets and software safety requirements.
• Execute hazard analyses required to support identification of software safety requirements in accordance with business standards and program / product objectives.
• Development of specific application, generic application and generic product safety cases.
• Document and communicate results of technical data generated to internal and external customers.
• Co-ordinate the timely production of the necessary design safety documentation, especially the relevant safety cases and related documentation for approval milestones.
• Conduct/facilitate PHA, FMEA, Fault Tree Analysis and other safety studies with Engineering groups.
• Develop and maintain Hazard Tracking Log.

Qualifications

Education Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in a STEM related degree and fourteen (14) years' experience; additional six (6) years' experience can be considered in lieu of degree (per contract vehicle).

Clearance Requirements:

• Must possess an active Interim Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a full Secret clearance.

Required Skills:

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to conduct research into issues and products.
• Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language and visuals.
• Highly self-motivated and directed.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Experience operating as a software safety engineer (or senior engineer with software safety and assurance responsibilities), across complex, large scale systems.
• Proven experience in software safety engineering.
• Familiarity with design, test and analysis tools and systems.
• Familiarity with Hazard Analysis per MIL STD 882E.
• Familiarity with the Joint Software Systems Safety Engineering Handbook (JSSEH).