Senior Software Safety Engineer
Listed on 2026-10-11
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Safety Engineer
- Employee Type FTE (40HR.)
APT Research is hiring a Senior Software Safety Engineer
in Dahlgren, VA. This position is mainly off-site with the requirement to go on-site for customer meetings.
APT is an employee-owned engineering services company specializing in conducting safety and quality 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.
Responsibilities- Navy Combat Systems experience
- Experience implementing system safety/software safety processes and methodologies.
- Working knowledge of MIL-STD-882 (series)
- Must have experience conducting or assisting in software and or firmware analyses.
- 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.
- Understanding of risk and hazard assessment, mitigations and acceptance.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET accredited institution and 8+ years experience in software
Safety engineering
- Must have a SECRET level clearance or higher
This Position is Contingent upon Contract Funding
Essential Job Functions- Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate, and timely communication, both verbally and written
- Ability to interact professionally with coworkers, management, and customers
- Requires ability to travel domestically (within the U.S.)
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