Software Safety Engineer

Responsibilities

• Provide staff supervision, guidance and direction for assigned system development safety.
• Evaluates and coordinates missile weapon system safety concepts for command organizations engaged in research and development, testing, production engineering, procurement and storage of guided missiles, ballistic missiles, rockets and associated equipment to ensure safe design and procedures are incorporated in all phases of development.
• This can/may also involve equipment associated with missiles such as Radars.
• Provide professional software engineering advice, guidance and assistance in various stages of research, development and deployment.
• Direct the development of new software safety criteria and amend those which are not adequate.
• Perform independent safety analyses, studies, and design evaluation of systems, subsystems, and equipment.
• Ensure that risk management processes are properly used during the entire life cycle of weapon systems and oversee the execution of programmatic software safety activities for supported weapon systems.
• Ensure safety requirements are included in hazardous item contracts and provide software engineering support during fielding and sustainment of supported programs.

Requirements

This position has been posted at multiple levels (must meet minimum level indicated). Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised. This position requires a Secret Clearance, or the ability to obtain one; must be a US citizen. Must have a bachelor's degree. Must have 15+ years of recent and related work experience. In lieu of degree: Candidates with 19+ years of recent and related experience will be considered.

Desired

Experience in Missile/Radars Software Safety.

Work Location

This position is located onsite and offers a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off; some travel may be required. Schedules are subject to change based on the requirements of the position and/or customer needs.

Background Investigations

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a national agency check and some positions require clearance and will require an extensive background verification/check process.

Drug and Alcohol Screening

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and are required to participate in periodic random drug and alcohol screenings.

Bastion Benefits

Bastion offers a wide range of benefits for their full-time employees; medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits, life insurance, retirement 401k, vacation, sick pay, holidays, flexible work schedules (when available), along with many other options. We also support career advancement through professional training and development.

About Bastion

Bastion offers career opportunities with competitive benefits, exciting possibilities for advancement, and an exceptional work environment; the well-being of our employees is a priority, and our flexibility allows our employees a great work life balance. Our culture is based on strong business ethics, integrity, and professionalism. Our team members are known for their initiative and high-quality work.

Workplace Excellence

At Bastion, we are passionate about our people and our safety culture. Individual thoughts, opinions, and perspectives bring value and help us develop solutions for challenging problems, they make us more inventive, and more resilient. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. Bastion participates in e-Verify.