Senior Software Safety Engineer (#3777086)

APT Research, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

APT Research is seeking a Senior Software Safety Engineer to remotely support the Army's Ground Vehicle Service Center. Key responsibilities include safety analysis of software and hardware for ground vehicle platforms, ensuring compliance with safety requirements. Candidates should have extensive experience in safety protocols, especially for military applications.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Advancement opportunities

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7-10 years of relevant Safety experience.
• Knowledge of software development standards.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety requirements analysis for software and hardware.
• Participate in Software Safety Verification process.
• Produce documentation for safety case development.

Skills

Safety requirements analysis

Software safety experience

Knowledge of safety principles

Risk analysis

Education

ABET accredited BS degree in Engineering or safety related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

DOORS

Job description

Position Description Summary APT Research is hiring a Senior Software Safety Engineer to support the Army's Ground Vehicle Service Center (GVSC) remotely with occasional required travel. The work involves performing independent system and software safety analysis of multiple ground vehicle platforms being developed, tested, and maintained at the Detroit Arsenal in Michigan. APT is an employee-owned engineering services company specializing in conducting safety analyses for the U.S. Government. APT offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities that match your professional development interest, and excellent benefits including being voted as the best place for working parents. Our employees are owners, each share in the commitment to deliver safe, reliable, and innovative Analysis, Planning, & Test Solutions and services that exceed expectations, build employee pride of ownership, and optimize shareholder value. Tasks include (but are not limited to): Conducting safety requirements analysis to flow-down Safety requirements and safety attributes to software/hardware products under development Conducting software code analyses Participating in the Software Safety Verification process to ensure Safety Significant requirements are adequately tested Reviewing software design descriptions and development-related documents Supporting monthly Sprint planning reviews, weekly Integrated Product Team meetings, and participating in Software Configuration Control Board (SCCB) meetings Producing and coordinating documentation needed to develop system safety cases, and provide safety inputs for materiel release of multiple missile and launcher systems Producing and compiling documentation for reviews by the Software Systems Safety Review Panels (SSSTRP), Fuze Boards, Weapon System Explosives Safety Review Boards (WSESRB), and other government review boards. Reviewing and providing recommendations on safety engineering program plans as well as establishing safety test requirements, test plans, and test reporting criteria Developing and reviewing Functional Hazard Analysis (FHA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), and/or Failure Mode, Effects & Critically Analysis (FMECA) Required Experience/Education: US Citizenship required. ABET accredited BS degree in an Engineering discipline or safety related field Minimum of 7-10 years of relevant Safety experience Prior experience working with Army commands (TACOM, ATEC, PEOs) Experience in Software safety Knowledge of software development standards, safety principles, regulations, and practices including experience carrying out hazard control techniques as well as conducting risk analysis on DOD aviation systems Detailed working knowledge of MIL-STD-882E, ISO26262, JSSSEH, Implementation Guide, and IG Appendix A LOR table Ability to travel up to 10% Security Clearance Requirement: An active secret security clearance is required. Preferred Experience: Knowledge of Air and Ground (manned and unmanned) systems Knowledge of Microsoft Project and DOORS Knowledge of Static and Dynamic Code Analysis Knowledge of Structural Coverage Analysis Experience with Model Based Software Development Essential Job Functions: Work Environment: Remote work environment with occasional required travel Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate, and timely communication, both verbally and written Ability to interact professionally with coworkers, management, and customers Travel Requirements: Requires ability to travel up to 15% Physical Requirements: Requires sitting for extended periods of time at a workstation / desk Other Essential Functions: Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgement Work attire must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk / hazard to the employee or others *This Position is Contingent upon Position Funding* EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled APT Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address, [e-mail] and/or phone number (256.327.3373) to contact us about your interest in employment with APT Research, Inc. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. APT Research, Inc. participates in E-Verify.