Software Safety Engineer - Multiple Launch Rocket Systems

SAIC has an immediate need for a Software Safety Engineer for the Precision Fires [Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS)] projects for performance of risk analyses and hazard analyses on integrated systems forming part of advanced weapons systems for the DoD. They will be responsible for oversight of a portfolio of engineering developments and will provide assurance of engineering activities. They will support design engineers to build evidence-based safety cases for their products and will assure compliance to hardware and software engineering processes for safety critical and safety related systems. This position resides in Huntsville, Alabama.

• Development of software safety targets and software safety requirements.

• Execute hazard analyses required to support identification of software safety requirements in accordance with business standards and program / product objectives.

• Development of specific application, generic application, and generic product safety cases.

• Document and communicate results of technical data generated to internal and external customers.

• Coordinate the timely production of the necessary design safety documentation, especially the relevant safety cases and related documentation for approval milestones.

• Conduct/facilitate FHA, SAR, FMEA, Fault Tree Analysis and other safety studies with Engineering groups.

• Develop and maintain Hazard Tracking Log.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: BS degree in Engineering or related Science/Technical field (Electrical, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering preferred) and fourteen (14) years of related experience; Master's and twelve (12) years of related experience.

• Strong written and oral communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Ability to conduct research into issues and products.

• Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language and visuals.

• Highly self-motivated and directed.

• Keen attention to detail.

• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

• Experience operating as a software safety engineer (or senior engineer with software safety and assurance responsibilities), across complex, large-scale systems.

• Proven experience in software safety engineering.

• Familiarity or experience with C/C .

• Familiarity with design, test, and analysis tools and systems.

• Familiarity with Hazard Analysis per MIL-STD-882E, Joint Software Safety Systems Engineering Handbook (JSSSEH), AMCOM Regulation 385-17, and multiple other related safety publications.

DESIRED:

• Expert in evaluation and review of Technical Data Packages (TDPs) for presentation to Software System Safety Technical Review (SSSTRP) panels in accordance with Army regulations required for successful Materiel Release.

• Skilled in formulating software/system test lab capabilities.

• Proficient in multiple software tools such as FRACAS, DOORS, Understand, and LDRA.

• Expert in development of software requirements and providing Level of Rigor (LOR) assessments for an Aviation, Missile, Missile Defense Agency (MDA) or Ground System.

CLEARANCE:

• Interim Secret to start work on the contract; ability to obtain a secret security clearance; U.S. citizen.