Senior Software Safety Engineer

Position Description Summary:

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

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.

Requirements:

• 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 of 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 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.
• Familiarity with DoD/aerospace safety requirements & policy to include AR385-17, IEEE C95.1,
  DOD4145.26.
• Understanding of design reviews process and design gates for large Department of Defense (DOD)
  procurement programs.
• Understanding of risk and hazard assessment, mitigations and acceptance.
• Demonstrated experience developing and presenting safety assessments to a diverse audience.

Required Education/Experience:

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

Security Clearance Requirement:

• Must be able to qualify for an unescorted badge (US Citizen required) and be able to pass a background investigation & drug test.

Essential Job Functions:

Work Environment:

• 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

Travel Requirements:

• Requires ability to travel domestically (within the U.S.) <15%

Physical Requirements:

• Requires sitting for extended periods of time at a workstation / desk

Other Essential Functions:

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgement
• Work attire must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk / hazard to the employee or others

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled

APT Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address,

hr@apt-research.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. APT Research, Inc. participates in E-Verify.