Mid-level Software Safety Engineer

Leidos • Huntsville, AL

2d • $87,100 - $157,450

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a mid-level Software Safety Engineer to support a growing portfolio of Department of Defense programs. The role assesses software safety status against Defense software safety standards and Leidos’ CMMI-DEV Level 3 process standards. The engineer develops software safety plans and related documentation, works with customer software engineering organizations, and analyzes software requirements, designs, code, tests, test cases, and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mathematics, or an equivalent technical degree.
• At least 4 years of relevant technical experience with a bachelor’s degree, or at least 6 years with a master’s degree.
• Software engineering experience developing real-time safety or mission-critical software systems using languages such as C, C++, or Ada.
• Proven experience with software quality standards such as NPR 7150.2C, IEEE 12207, RTCA DO-178C, or ISO 26262.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with a commitment to quality workmanship.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Good communication skills and the ability to influence outcomes and persuade others on technical topics.
• Self-motivation, attention to detail, and ability to work under deadlines.
• A record of ethical decisions and commitment to integrity consistent with Dynetics’ Code of Ethics.
• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Huntsville, Alabama area.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to acquire and maintain a Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Software safety experience on Department of Defense programs; software safety experience in civil aviation, nuclear, automotive, or medical industries will also be considered.
• Previous software safety experience in an organization appraised to CMMI-DEV Level 3.

Responsibilities

• Assess software safety status of programs against applicable Defense software safety standards and Leidos’ CMMI-DEV Level 3 process standards.
• Develop software safety plans and related documentation.
• Work with customer software engineering organizations.
• Analyze software safety in requirements, design, coding, and testing products.
• Analyze software safety in test cases and procedures.

What This Job Offers

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