Software Safety Engineer Stf - Level 4

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in STEM Discipline (Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering preferred)
• Experience with and knowledge of System or Software Safety analyses, standards, and tools
• Experience leading projects and teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience with communicating cross-functionally

E1074:

Software Engineer Stf

You will be the Software Safety Engineer Stf for the Fighter System Safety Team which is responsible for performing analyses for hazard identification, evaluation, and control using quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques typically used in the design of aircraft weapon systems and sustainment activities.

As the Software Safety Engineer Stf you will be responsible for performing analyses for hazard identification, evaluation, control, and coordination in support of software safety activities for internal and external stakeholders of fighter aircraft platforms.

• Develop and assist in preparing software aspects of the hazard analysis, including development of software safety requirements.
• Review and analyze software to ensure appropriate Integrated Product Team (IPT) process definition meets the required safety level.
• Assess individual IPT compliance and collect evidence for hazard analyses for each Computer Software Configuration Item (CSCI).
• Conduct software safety assessments to ensure CSCIs are developed with the appropriate rigor and issue process release authorization notices to clear software for flight.

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus – if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

An analytical, detail‑oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about aviation safety. You bring proven experience in software safety engineering, strong problem‑solving skills, and the ability to translate complex safety requirements into actionable plans. Your commitment to excellence and proactive communication make you a key contributor to mission‑critical programs.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN – This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.

• Safety critical software architectural design, coding or test experience
• Software quality experience
• Experience with software safety requirements across the full development lifecycle from hazard identification through development to system/software qualification test.
• Military or civilian flight experience
• Knowledge of MIL-STD-882, MIL-HDBK-516, ARP-4761, and/or ARP-4754
• Knowledge of FAA and military regulations and processes
• Previous experience writing technical reports on complex subject matter
• Experience with military or government programs
• Knowledge of Statistical Analysis Methods
• Model-based system engineering (MBSE) experience
• Experience working with international customers and suppliers
• Government contract execution experience
• Ability to assess if SW development team has adequate configuration management of artifacts.
• Ability to assess software product evaluation artifacts to ensure SW development team applied the appropriate level of rigor or development assurance during inspections.
• Ability to assess that requirements‑based test results have met minimum criteria for normal range and robustness testing, as well as boundary testing.
• Experience mentoring junior‑level team members.

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