Software Safety Engineer

Company Overview

KMS Solutions, LLC is a technical management / solutions company that specializes in engineering, analysis, and cyber security. Founded in 2005, KMS is a certified small business with nearly two decades of experience supporting the Department of Defense and many other departments and programs critical to our Nation’s security and well-being.

KMS is a three-time winner of the USA Today Top Workplaces, recognizing quality workplace cultures across the United States who put employees first. Additionally, KMS has won multiple regional Top Workplaces awards and Culture Excellence Awards for Compensation & Benefits, Innovation, Leadership, Purpose & Values, and Work-Life Flexibility.

KMS Solutions is seeking a highly motivated individual to join a team of engineers and technicians providing engineering and technical support to the Ranges, Engineering, and Analysis Department at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) in Newport, RI. This multi-disciplinary team is responsible for providing systems safety, environmental qualification testing, and range sustainment in support of undersea warfare systems, including unmanned and autonomous systems.

Candidates with education and experience in computer and systems engineering or software development fields are highly desired.

• Research and analyze system code (C/C++, JAVA, Python, ADA, etc.) designs, specifications, and models to determine Undersea Warfare (USW) systems meet requirements and specifications.
• Analyze USW systems and software to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications utilizing DoD and industry coding standards.
• Evaluate the feasibility, design, operation and performance of software for USW systems relating to system safety.
• Investigate potential software failures or bugs and make recommendations to ensure safe and effective operation and deployment.
• Eliminate or reduce potential of system failures.

• Ability to obtain a Secret DoD clearance.
• Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field.
• Two to five years of software engineering experience.

• Active Secret DoD clearance.
• Five years of software engineering experience.
• Experience with the U.S. Navy Torpedo and/or Weapon systems, including hardware development and software coding, integration and testing.
• Experience in systems engineering environment or software safety engineering methods.
• Working knowledge of system safety analyses using MIL-STD-882E and Joint Software System Safety Engineering Handbook (JSSSEH).
• Experience in code Quality Assurance (QA), preferably utilizing Jira or similar software to track bugs.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interface with all levels of customer and company leadership.
• Capable of effectively working and problem solving in both independent and team environments.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong understanding of fundamental data structures and algorithms as they apply to code development.
• Thoroughness and attention to detail.
• Strong record of delivering quality analysis products.

An active DoD Secret security clearance.

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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This job operates primarily in a professional office environment in person on a hybrid basis, with up to 16 hours of telework allowed weekly after an introduction period. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers. The employee is expected to be able to travel to and work in navy facilities as necessary.

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