Software Safety Engineer

About the Position

We are seeking a Software Safety Engineer to join our team in Orange County, USA, in a hybrid work arrangement. If you are passionate about ensuring the safety and reliability of software systems in high-stakes industries, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Guide the implementation of tailored Software Safety program activities, ensuring alignment with program goals and industry best practices.
• Derive software safety requirements from system-level hazards and collaborate with development teams to architect and implement robust safety controls, interlocks, and fault-tolerant designs.
• Guide software architecture decisions to ensure robustness, fault tolerance, and independence of safety-critical components; verify interlocks are free from common mode faults.
• Define and oversee software verification and validation (V&V) strategies, including requirements-based testing, structural coverage analysis, fault-injection, and non-nominal testing.
• Identify, document, and track software-related hazards and risks, and ensure effective mitigation strategies are implemented and validated.
• Support Development Milestone Reviews such as PDR and CDR, representing Software System Safety.
• Liaise with customers, regulatory bodies, and internal stakeholders on software safety-related matters.
• Drive continuous improvement in software safety processes and methodologies for a rapid development environment.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of industry experience in software engineering, with a focus on developing complex, high-reliability, or safety-critical systems.
• B.S., M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline.
• Experience or familiarity with system and software safety standards such as MIL-STD-882E, Joint Software Systems Safety Engineering Handbook (JSSSEH), DO-178C, or ISO 26262.
• Strong proficiency in modern programming languages such as C++, Rust, or Python.
• Demonstrated experience with safety-critical software systems in regulated industries (aerospace, automotive, or robotic industries) applying standards to design and work products.
• Demonstrated understanding of software safety concepts, such as architectural mitigation (e.g., interlocks, watchdogs), fault tolerance, and robust error handling.
• Experience with the full software development lifecycle in an Agile environment, from requirements decomposition and architecture to testing and deployment.
• Experience developing and using software-in-the-loop (SITL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) test environments.
• Experience with AI/ML software safety or the test and evaluation of autonomous systems.
• Experience with software analysis techniques and tools (e.g., static analysis, dynamic analysis).
• Strong analytical/problem-solving skills and excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional engineering teams.
• Technical writing experience developing standards, specifications, or safety case reports.

We Offer

• Participation in leading international aerospace & defence programs.
• Performance-based evaluation in different projects.
• Excellent salary conditions, commensurate with experience.
• Flexible working hours.
• Permanent contract.
• Highly motivating work environment.
• Being part of the company’s growth and expansion. Significant opportunities for professional growth due to the company’s rapid expansion.

About the Company

Join us and be part of a team that is making a significant impact in the aerospace and defense sectors. We pride ourselves on our innovative approach and commitment to safety and quality.

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