Software Safety Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Torch Technologies, Inc. • Huntsville, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Torch is seeking Software Safety Engineers Subject Matter Expert (SME)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.
• 12 or more years applicable progressively complex software design engineering experience.
• Relevant experience my be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting DoW missile systems, THAAD, C2BMC, radar systems, UAVs, or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with safety and airworthiness standards such as MIL-STD-882, DO-178, ARP4754, or equivalent.
• Experience with software IV&V, software assurance, or mission assurance.
• Experience with embedded software and firmware 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
• Leads software safety analysis efforts for subsystems or functions.
• Interfaces directly with program teams and customers.
• Mentors junior engineers and supports cross-program safety activities.
• Provides technical leadership in software safety and risk management.
• Defines safety strategies, processes, and best practices across programs.
• Supports major system reviews, certification efforts, and customer engagements.
• Advises program leadership on software safety and mission risk.

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, and holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level