Senior Software Systems Safety Engineer - Dahlgren, United States - Hire Military Talent

Description

Senior Software Systems Safety Engineer

Our client is looking for a dedicated Senior Systems Software (Safety) Engineer to contribute to the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) System Safety Program. As a part of the System Safety Team, you will offer specialized Warfare System and System Safety Engineering expertise to the CPS program. The ideal candidate should be a motivated self-starter capable of clearly communicating complex technical matters both orally and in writing, working autonomously and in group settings, meeting deadlines, and managing multiple tasks simultaneously.

Required Experience:

• At least 15 years of professional experience in software engineering, with a minimum of 7 years in Systems Safety.
• Background in safety programs like Aegis Combat and Weapon Systems, Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (ABMD), Ship Self Defense System (SSDS), Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD), NIFC-CA, DDG-1000, Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), or US Coast Guard programs.
• Familiarity with Weapon System Explosives Safety Review Board (WSESRB) and the Software Systems Safety Technical Review Panel (SSSTRP).
• Proficiency in database administration, computer programming (C and C++), and hazard tracking databases.
• Possession of a formal degree in an engineering, scientific, or technical field is preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Description of Duties:

• Provide technical, operational, and engineering support for systems and software engineering teams.
• Analyze and assess safety risks.
• Lead and participate in engineering and safety reviews.
• Conduct risk assessment studies focusing on software risk.
• Generate reports and briefings.
• Deliver presentations to formal boards including WSESRB.
• Review System Safety Plans, Safety Management Plans, and safety testing documentation/plans.
• Research, design, develop, and test software utilized in DoD weapon systems.
• Employ cutting-edge model-based tools.
• Analyze engineering materials related to system design and development.

Travel Requirement:

• Occasional regional travel is expected.
• Willingness to travel for task support, including potentially being underway if necessary.

Security Clearance Requirements:

• Must be a US citizen.
• Eligibility for classified information access is mandatory.

Shift:

• Flexible work hours
• Occasional work outside normal hours (0800-1600) for special events like program reviews or testing.

Benefits:

• Relaxed work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Full-time employee benefits inclusive of:
• Company-paid health & dental insurance
• Medical and dependent FSA programs
• Long & short-term disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Reimbursement for continuing education
• 401k plan with company contributions tied to compensation.