Software System Safety Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

Booz Allen is seeking an experienced software development professional interested in becoming a software system safety practitioner. Unlike typical software development roles, software system safety practitioners use analytical methods to assess the risk software may contribute to a system rather than typically developing software. The role applies software and systems experience to help clients address challenging problems and shape systems for the better. Candidates must complete a required skills assessment and meet the minimum proficiency threshold to continue in the hiring process. A Secret clearance is required, and selected applicants will undergo a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience developing complex systems, including developing and debugging multithreaded or real-time embedded software.
• Experience with object-oriented programming and familiarity with high-reliability computing platforms and architectures, such as RTOS, Linux, Windows, or Mac.
• Experience with C, C++, ADA, Rust, or Java.
• Experience across the full software development lifecycle, from requirements decomposition through test verification and deployment.
• Experience implementing programming and software development standards.
• Experience building effective rapport with stakeholders from different disciplines.
• Experience using software development environments and tools such as Eclipse, Microsoft Visual Studio, or Rational Software.
• Experience with operating systems and compiler technology.
• Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in CS, EE, Engineering, or Software Engineering.
• Completion of the required skills assessment and meeting its minimum proficiency threshold.
• Availability to be on camera during interviews and assessments; identity verification may use biometrics and artificial intelligence.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with software system safety implementation.
• Experience with software testing.
• Experience with MIL-STD-882 or equivalent system safety standards.
• Experience with the Navy's Software System Safety Technical Review Panel (SSSTRP).
• Experience with FPGAs, PLDs, and firmware development.
• Experience with AI and ML software safety and test and evaluation of fully autonomous systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Master’s degree in CS, EE, Engineering, or Software Engineering.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Navy Principal for Safety (PFS), or Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) certification.

Responsibilities

• Use analytical methods to assess the risk that software may contribute to a system.
• Apply software development experience to support software system safety practice.
• Help clients address difficult challenges and assess solutions in light of current architecture and operating environments, as well as future functionality and enhancements.

Benefits

• Health, life, and disability benefits.
• Financial and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave.
• Professional development.
• Tuition assistance.
• Work-life programs.
• Dependent care.
• Recognition awards for exceptional performance and demonstration of company values.

What This Job Offers

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