Senior Software Safety Engineer-Aerospace Controls

Rolls-Royce

1d•Remote

About The Position

Rolls-Royce is looking for a Senior Control Software Safety Engineer to join their growing team. This role involves working on flagship Rolls-Royce programs and solving complex technological challenges within a global, multi-disciplinary team. The Senior Software Safety Engineer will be responsible for developing and maintaining Safety Cases for Electronic Engine Control and Monitoring Systems to ensure designs are single fault tolerant and meet engine functional hazard rates and certification requirements. This includes analyzing software functionality, identifying associated safety hazards, and developing compliance methods for industry software safety standards. The role supports full life cycle development and includes mentoring junior engineers. Travel may be required up to 20% between Rolls-Royce sites and up to 10% for other purposes. This is a Remote-First position with occasional in-person meetings or travel to the Indianapolis site. Remote employees need a secure, high-speed internet connection and an appropriate workspace compliant with information security and confidentiality requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or Computer Science with 2+ years of product development engineering experience, OR Master’s degree in in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering, OR PhD in degree in in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical or Computer Engineering.
Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Nice To Haves

5+ years of product safety engineering experience.
Software development or system safety analysis.
Application of agile development methods to deliver engineering work products.
Experience with military qualification and/or FAA certification of airborne systems.
Familiarity with the one or more of the following standards: ARP4754, ARP4761, MIL-STD-882, MIL-STD-1629, DO-178C, DO-254, AMCOM 385 and IEE 1633-2016.
Gas turbine engine, propulsion, or electrical control system experience.
Demonstrated experience with control system design and one or more of the following tools: Fault Tree+, Reliability Workbench, DOORS, Cameo Systems Modeler.
Knowledge of systems engineering, and robust design tools and techniques coupled with the latest model-centric development approaches.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the Safety Cases for Electronic Engine Control and Monitoring Systems to ensure the design is single fault tolerant and meets the engine functional hazard rates and all applicable certification requirements.
Analyze software functionality and potential safety hazards associated with software.
Develop a robust means of compliance to industry software safety standards.
Support full life cycle development.
Mentor junior engineers on processes, tools, and technical solutions.
Collaborate with other teams and customers to develop electrical, electronics and mechatronics control system safety work products such as: System Safety and Reliability Assessment, Functional Hazard Assessment (FHA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Failure Modes Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) or Common Cause Analysis (CCA).
Work with a cross-functional team to establish the highest standards of technical capability, quality, professionalism, and teamwork.
Provide and support engineering and process guidance, training and create documentation.
Prepare and review engineering work products for technical documentation, quality, completeness.
Resolve complex problems through the application of acquired technical experience and knowledge.
Develop and communicate complex technical ideas and information in a concise and logical way.