Software Safety Engineer Stf - Level 4

Lockheed Martin•Fort Worth, TX

23h•Onsite

About The Position

You will be the Software Safety Engineer Stf for the Fighter System Safety Team which is responsible for performing analyses for hazard identification, evaluation, and control using quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques typically used in the design of aircraft weapon systems and sustainment activities. What You Will Be Doing As the Software Safety Engineer Stf you will be responsible for performing analyses for hazard identification, evaluation, control, and coordination in support of software safety activities for internal and external stakeholders of fighter aircraft platforms. Your responsibilities will include: Develop and assist in preparing software aspects of the hazard analysis, including development of software safety requirements. Review and analyze software to ensure appropriate Integrated Product Team (IPT) process definition meets the required safety level. Assess individual IPT compliance and collect evidence for hazard analyses for each Computer Software Configuration Item (CSCI). Conduct software safety assessments to ensure CSCIs are developed with the appropriate rigor and issue process release authorization notices to clear software for flight. What’s In It For You We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus – if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you. Who You Are An analytical, detail‑oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about aviation safety. You bring proven experience in software safety engineering, strong problem‑solving skills, and the ability to translate complex safety requirements into actionable plans. Your commitment to excellence and proactive communication make you a key contributor to mission‑critical programs. Further Information About This Opportunity MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN – This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance. This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth. Basic Qualifications Bachelors degree in STEM Discipline (Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering preferred) Experience with and knowledge of System or Software Safety analyses, standards, and tools Experience leading projects and teams Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience with communicating cross-functionally Desired skills Safety critical software architectural design, coding or test experience Software quality experience Experience with software safety requirements across the full development lifecycle from hazard identification through development to system/software qualification test. Military or civilian flight experience Knowledge of MIL-STD-882, MIL-HDBK-516, ARP-4761, and/or ARP-4754 Knowledge of FAA and military regulations and processes Previous experience writing technical reports on complex subject matter Experience with military or government programs Knowledge of Statistical Analysis Methods Model-based system engineering (MBSE) experience Experience working with international customers and suppliers Government contract execution experience Ability to assess if SW development team has adequate configuration management of artifacts. Ability to assess software product evaluation artifacts to ensure SW development team applied the appropriate level of rigor or development assurance during inspections. Ability to assess that requirements-based test results have met minimum criteria for normal range and robustness testing, as well as boundary testing. Experience mentoring junior-level team members. Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration. At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility. If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications. Other Important Information By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings. Ability to work remotely Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. Work Schedule Information Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to its employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits. Security Clearance Information This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $113,900 - $200,905. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year. This position is incentive plan eligible. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $131,000 - $227,125. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. This position is incentive plan eligible.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in STEM Discipline (Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering preferred)
Experience with and knowledge of System or Software Safety analyses, standards, and tools
Experience leading projects and teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience with communicating cross-functionally
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN
The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

Safety critical software architectural design, coding or test experience
Software quality experience
Experience with software safety requirements across the full development lifecycle from hazard identification through development to system/software qualification test.
Military or civilian flight experience
Knowledge of MIL-STD-882, MIL-HDBK-516, ARP-4761, and/or ARP-4754
Knowledge of FAA and military regulations and processes
Previous experience writing technical reports on complex subject matter
Experience with military or government programs
Knowledge of Statistical Analysis Methods
Model-based system engineering (MBSE) experience
Experience working with international customers and suppliers
Government contract execution experience
Ability to assess if SW development team has adequate configuration management of artifacts.
Ability to assess software product evaluation artifacts to ensure SW development team applied the appropriate level of rigor or development assurance during inspections.
Ability to assess that requirements-based test results have met minimum criteria for normal range and robustness testing, as well as boundary testing.
Experience mentoring junior-level team members.

Responsibilities

Develop and assist in preparing software aspects of the hazard analysis, including development of software safety requirements.
Review and analyze software to ensure appropriate Integrated Product Team (IPT) process definition meets the required safety level.
Assess individual IPT compliance and collect evidence for hazard analyses for each Computer Software Configuration Item (CSCI).
Conduct software safety assessments to ensure CSCIs are developed with the appropriate rigor and issue process release authorization notices to clear software for flight.