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Principal Software Safety Engineer

Principal Software Safety Engineer

CompanyRTX
LocationHuntsville, AL, USA
Salary$101000 – $203000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s, Master’s
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

Requirements

  • Typically Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and minimum 5 years of relevant experience. An advanced degree may account for additional years of experience as required for this position.
  • Experience with Safety Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical or Firmware Engineering.
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Analysis of engineering software, and/or firmware (IAW MIL-STD-882E, JSSSEH, AOP-52, etc.).
  • Work with software development teams to review and analyze embedded software code.
  • Collaborate with Program Management and Government approval authorities from program startup through deployment to gain concurrence with software builds.
  • Performing Software and/or Firmware analysis.
  • Executing the Software System Safety Program.
  • Mentoring junior engineers.
  • Preparing Safety Assessment Reports and Safety Program Briefs for Customer Approval.
  • Briefing software safety of the program at technical reviews and as part of the safety approval process.
  • Interpreting system requirements, customer specifications and military standards.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with DoD System Safety Programs.
  • Strong written, verbal and presentation skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and project management skills, with the ability to manage a safety program and provide direction to supporting safety personnel.
  • Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and Proposal Development.
  • Master’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).
  • Active Secret clearance.