Senior Software Safety Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Position Description Summary

APT Research is hiring a Senior Software Safety Engineer to perform independent safety analysis of DoD aviation platforms and ground munitions systems in support of the Software, Simulation, Systems Engineering and Integration (S3I) Directorate on Redstone Arsenal, AL.

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 documentation and development of safety documentation
• Supporting monthly Sprint Planning, Reviews, weekly Integrated Product Team meetings, and participating in Software Configuration Control Board (SCCB) meetings
• Supporting Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) development effort
• Providing recommendations on safety engineering program plans as well as establishing safety test requirements, plans, and programs
• Ensuring technical manuals, publications, and procedures contain the requisite safety information to ensure personnel protection and system operation
• Developing 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 5 years of relevant Safety experience
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant Aviation experience
• Experience in Software safety
• Working 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, DO-278A, JSSEH, AMCOM Regulation 385-17, SAE ARP 4761, or similar safety standards
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Security Clearance Requirement :

An active secret security clearance is required.

Preferred Experience :

• Knowledge of Air and Missile Defense System
• Knowledge of Static and Dynamic Code Analysis
• Knowledge of Aviation and Mission Planning
• Knowledge of Structural Coverage Analysis
• Experience with Model Based Software Development

Essential Job Functions :

Work Environment :

• Work will be performed in a hybrid environment, including telework and on-site at S3I facilities and the Tactical Aviation and Ground Munitions (TAGM) Project Office on Redstone Arsenal.
• Requires in-person attendance at weekly project-related meetings
• 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 10%

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

EOE / Minorities / Females / Veterans / Disabled

APT Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer and pro vides 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, hr@apt-research.

com 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.

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