Mid-Level Software Safety Engineer
About The Position
Torch is seeking Mid-Level Software Safety Engineers to support the identification, analysis, mitigation, and verification of software and firmware safety risks for DoW missile systems, command and control (C2BMC) systems, radar platforms, UAVs, THAAD, and other mission- and safety-critical defense systems. This role focuses on ensuring software safety, integrity, and compliance throughout the system lifecycle, including requirements development, design, implementation, integration, and sustainment. Positions are available across multiple levels, with scope, technical depth, and leadership responsibilities aligned to experience and grade.
Requirements
- US Citizenship.
- Master’s degree in computer science, a related field or equivalent experience. Relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
- 8 or more years of applicable progressively complex software design engineering experience.
- Experience or academic background in software safety, system safety, software engineering, firmware, or embedded systems.
- Understanding of software development lifecycles and system safety principles.
- Ability to analyze complex technical systems and document safety findings.
- Active Secret Clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Strong analytical and risk-based thinking.
- Attention to detail in safety-critical environments.
- Clear technical writing and communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
- Sound judgment and commitment to mission and personnel safety.
Responsibilities
- Perform software and firmware safety analysis across the system lifecycle.
- Identify, assess, and document software safety hazards, risks, and mitigations.
- Support system safety activities for missile systems, radars, UAVs, C2BMC, and embedded platforms.
- Evaluate software compliance with safety, airworthiness, and program requirements.
- Analyze requirements, design, code, test, and operational data for safety impacts.
- Support development and maintenance of safety artifacts (hazard analyses, safety assessments, risk matrices).
- Support verification and validation of software safety requirements and controls.
- Participate in safety reviews, audits, and program technical reviews.
- Collaborate with systems, software, firmware, test, IV&V, and quality teams.
- Document findings, recommendations, and risk assessments clearly and accurately.
- Supports major system reviews, certification efforts, and customer engagements
Benefits
- ESOP participation
- 401(k) match and safe-harbor contribution
- medical, dental, vision, life insurance
- short-term disability
- long-term disability
- flexible spending accounts
- Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts
- EAP
- education assistance
- paid time off
- holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
