Software Safety Systems Engineer IV

• Implement a software safety program in accordance with MIL-STD-882 for one or more programs.

• Provide direction and oversight for Level of Rigor tasks consistent with the assessed criticality of system software.

• Ownership of the following deliverables:

  • Software Safety Plans

  • System Requirements Hazard Analysis

  • Functional Hazard Analysis

  • Software Safety Assessment Report

• Assist in development and reviews of other safety analyses defined in MIL-STD-882 as applicable to each program.

• Track and report software statement/branch coverage metrics.

• Catalog and maintain software safety related software development artefacts such as the results of code reviews safety testing and qualification testing.

• Act as an independent safety reviewer of software under development.

• Prepare and present material at recurring customer-facing System and Software Safety Working Group (WG) meetings.

• Prepare and present safety engineering slides at major design reviews and other milestone and key event meetings.

• Schedules can be demanding throughout the year and occasional work outside normal working hours should be anticipated.

• Occasional travel should be anticipated.

  SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works with program leadership to ensure that systems engineering tasks specifically those affecting system safety products are completed in a timely manner including tasking engineering personnel to complete analyses trade studies tests etc.

• Coordinate implementation of software safety programs across OTECH to ensure consistency in the methodology and the quality of deliverables.
  

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• BS Degree in Systems Engineering Computer Science Mathematics Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering or related technical field. Commensurate experience will be considered.

• 5 years of practical experience in systems safety software or quality engineering.

• Proficiency understanding the following programming languages: C C C# Python and/or Java.

• Capable of producing software safety plans and executing to them.

• Attention to detail and interest in designing safety compliant underwater systems.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a United States Government Department of Defense Security Clearance.

• Must be a US citizen.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Understanding of MIL-STD 882E Department of Defense Standard Practice System Safety or equivalent standard.

• Experience conducting safety hazard analyses such as Preliminary Hazard List (PHL) Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA) or Functional Hazard Analysis (FHA).

• Experience creating System/Software Safety Assessment Reports and Plans (SSAR).

• Experience with VectorCAST or automated test tools (Jacoco McCabe MSTest NUnit).

• Experience with Jira and Github.

• Solid written and oral communications skills including ability to effectively document convey and present engineering concepts and products to team members and customers.

• Experience with US Department of Defense programs or the field of ocean engineering.