Senior Software Safety Engineer

Position Overview

Apt Research is hiring a Senior Software Safety Engineer in Huntsville, AL to support MDA on our MAPSS Safety contract.

• 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 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 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.
• 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, DOD
  4145.26.
• Understanding of design reviews process and design gates for large Department of Defense procurement programs.
• Understanding of risk and hazard assessment, mitigations and acceptance.
• Demonstrated experience developing and presenting safety assessments to a diverse audience.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET accredited institution and 10 years’ experience in system safety engineering.
• Acceptable alternative:
  Bachelor's degree in a 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.

Must have a SECRET level clearance or higher.

• Office environment.
• Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate, and timely communication, both verbally and written.
• Ability to interact professionally with coworkers, management, and customers.
• Ability to travel domestically (within the U.S.)