Senior Software Safety Engineer

Position Description Summary

APT Research is hiring a Senior Software Safety Engineer in Huntsville, AL to support MDA on our MAPSS Safety contract. APT is an employee-owned engineering services company specializing in conducting safety and quality analyses for the U.S. Government.

Requirements

• Experience implementing system safety/software safety processes and methodologies IAW Government and Industry Standards;
• A working knowledge of MIL-STD-882 (series);
• During design, development, use, and maintenance of safety-critical software systems and their integration with safety-critical hardware systems.
• Must have 5 years of Software Safety Engineering experience.
• Must have at least 4 years of experience of conducting or assisting in software and or firmware analyses.
• Familiarity with Joint Software Systems Safety Engineering Handbook (JSSSEH), DO-178C and DO-331.
• Must be able to develop technical solutions to complex problems.
• Must be able to ability to create briefings in PowerPoint and brief to a technical audience.
• Ability to analyze, research, assess, and organize technical data into cohesive and clear technical reports and presentations.
• Ability to organize, schedule, and facilitate technical meetings and working groups.
• Must be able to develop technical solutions to complex problems.
• Extensive experience in systems safety, with a proven track record of successfully mitigating hazards in complex systems.
• Familiarity with DoD/aerospace safety requirements & policy to include AR385-17, IEEE C95.1, DOD4145.26.
• Understanding of design reviews process and design gates for large Department of Defense (DOD) procurement programs.
• Understanding of risk and hazard assessment, mitigations and acceptance.
• Demonstrated experience developing and presenting safety assessments to a diverse audience.

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET accredited institution and 10 years' experience in system Safety engineering.
• Acceptable alternative: Bachelor's degree in scientific field (e.g. Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science) with 15 years demonstrated skill and relevant experience in system safety engineering and/or software system safety engineering.

Security Clearance Requirement

• Must have a SECRET level clearance or higher

Essential Job Functions

• Work Environment: Office environment
• Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate, and timely communication, both verbally and written
• Requires ability to interact professionally with coworkers, management, and customers

Travel Requirements

• Requires ability to travel domestically (within the U.S.)

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