Position Description Summary:
APT Research is hiring a
Senior Software Safety Engineer in Huntsville, AL to support MDA on our MAPSS Safety contract.
Requirements:- Experience implementing system safety/software safety processes and methodologies IAW Government
and Industry Standards; a working knowledge of MIL-STD-882 (series); during design, development, use,
and maintenance of safety-critical software systems and their integration with safety-critical hardware systems. - Must have 5 years of Software Safety Engineering experience.
- Must have at least 4 years of experience of conducting or assisting in software and or firmware analyses.
- Familiarity with Joint Software Systems Safety Engineering Handbook (JSSSEH), DO-178C and DO-331.
- Must be able to develop technical solutions to complex problems.
- Must be able to ability to create briefings in PowerPoint and brief to a technical audience.
- Ability to analyze, research, assess, and organize technical data into cohesive and clear technical reports and presentations.
- Ability to organize, schedule, and facilitate technical meetings and working groups.
- Must be able to develop technical solutions to complex problems.
- Extensive experience in systems safety, with a proven track record of successfully mitigating hazards in complex systems.
- Familiarity with DoD/aerospace safety requirements & policy to include AR385-17, IEEE C95.1,
DOD4145.26. - Understanding of design reviews process and design gates for large Department of Defense (DOD)
procurement programs. - Understanding of risk and hazard assessment, mitigations and acceptance.
- Demonstrated experience developing and presenting safety assessments to a diverse audience.
Required Education/Experience:- Bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET accredited institution and 10 years' experience in system
Safety engineering. - Acceptable alternative: Bachelor's degree in scientific field (e.g. Physics, Chemistry, Computer
Science) with 15 years demonstrated skill and relevant experience in system safety engineering
and/or software system safety engineering
Security Clearance Requirement:- Must have a SECRET level clearance or higher
Essential Job Functions:Work Environment:
- Office environment
- Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate, and timely communication, both verbally and written
- Ability to interact professionally with coworkers, management, and customers
Travel Requirements:
- Requires ability to travel domestically (within the U.S.)
Physical Requirements:
- Requires sitting for extended periods of time at a workstation / desk
Other Essential Functions:- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgement
- Work attire must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk / hazard to the employee or others
EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled 
