Senior Software Safety Engineer - Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Secret clearance required

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Melbourne, FL seeks a Software System Safety Engineer (Level 2/3) to join a team focused on safety-focused software for aviation systems. The role emphasizes collaboration across design teams, rigorous MIL-STD-882 standards, and agile-like processes to ensure airworthiness.

Required are a STEM degree with relevant experience and an active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one. C++ and Python experience are essential for developing and validating safety-critical

Qualifications

• BS in STEM with 2+ years of experience or MS in STEM with 3+ years of experience.
• Active US Government Secret clearance (or ability to obtain).
• Experience in C++ and Python for safety analyses.

Responsibilities

• Apply MIL-STD-882 and JSSSEH safety principles to software systems.
• Analyze complex aviation systems to identify hazards and mitigate risk.
• Collaborate with design teams on MIL-STD-882E hazard analyses.
• Review safety artifacts, test plans, and verification procedures.

Skills

C++

Python

Safety engineering

Education

Bachelor of Science in STEM

Master of Science in STEM

Tools

DOORS

CAMEO

CPLM

Windchill Quality Solutions

JIRA

Fisheye

Confluence

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Melbourne, FL seeks a Software System Safety Engineer (Level 2/3) to join a team focused on safety-focused software for aviation systems. The role emphasizes collaboration across design teams, rigorous MIL-STD-882 standards, and agile-like processes to ensure airworthiness.

Required are a STEM degree with relevant experience and an active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one. C++ and Python experience are essential for developing and validating safety-critical