Software Safety Engineer: Multiple levels

Torch Technologies, Inc.•Huntsville, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Torch is seeking multiple Software Safety Engineer to support the identification, analysis, mitigation, and verification of software and firmware safety risks for DoD 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.
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
0-12 years applicable 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 DoD security clearance or ability to obtain one.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting DoD 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.
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.