Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Software, Systems, Computer Engineering, Electrical, Aerospace, or related technical field)
U.S. Citizenship and active secret clearance (or ability to obtain one)
5+ years of experience in system safety engineering or software hazard analysis
Proven ability to standardize technical processes in complex project environments
Strong negotiation and communication skills for advocating technical positions
Experience collaborating across multi-disciplinary teams
Proactive mindset with adaptability in fast-paced environments
Responsibilities
Formulate and maintain a tailored software safety framework for APM teams
Provide hands-on technical guidance and risk assessments during software safety activities
Negotiate tailored software safety requirements with external safety organizations
Communicate technical nuances of LE platforms within Army aviation communities
Prepare technical positions and risk-trade briefings for Army leadership
Support development of safety documentation and hazard analyses for safety releases
Evaluate vendor safety analyses to ensure safety integrity without excessive burden
Adjust safety priorities and strategies in response to program changes
Benefits
Collaborative work environment
Opportunity to influence defense acquisition processes
Engagement with external stakeholders and regulatory bodies
Dynamic and fast-paced work setting
Professional development opportunities
Full Job Description
The Software System Safety Engineer will serve as a key technical authority within the engineering team, responsible for establishing, standardizing, and guiding the software safety framework across multiple Launched Effects Assistant Product Manager (APM) teams. This role requires an agile, proactive systems thinker who can bridge traditional system safety principles with the operational demands of rapid, iterative defense acquisition. The engineer will collaborate closely with APM teams to guide and support them through execution, while actively engaging external stakeholders, airworthiness authorities, and safety review boards to tailor processes that fit the unique characteristics of Launched Effects. The ideal candidate is highly collaborative, adaptable, and thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment where strategies and technical approaches adapt dynamically to warfighter priorities.
Responsibilities
Formulate, standardize, and maintain a tailored software safety framework and clear guidance that LE APM teams can systematically apply across diverse product lines and vendor architectures.
Partner directly with LE APM product teams, project engineers, and contractors to provide hands-on technical guidance, risk assessments, and reviews during the planning and execution of software safety activities.
Interface with external safety organizations, review boards, and airworthiness authorities to negotiate and establish tailored software safety requirements aligned with Launched Effects operational profiles.
Serve as an active voice within the broader Army aviation and safety communities, clearly communicating the unique technical, cost, and operational nuances of LE platforms compared to conventional aviation platforms.
Prepare technical positions, executive white papers, and risk-trade briefings to drive consensus and facilitate process modernization across multiple echelons of Army leadership.
Guide and support the development of safety documentation, risk mitigations, and hazard analyses required for safety releases, Airworthiness Releases (AWR), Materiel Releases, and discrete Soldier test and operational fielding events.
Evaluate vendor software system safety analyses, safety architectures, and hazard logs to identify core system hazards and ensure safety integrity without levying unnecessary programmatic burden.
Rapidly adjust software safety priorities, approaches, and risk mitigation strategies in response to shifting program timelines, emerging threat demands, and iterative fielding cycles.
Qualifications Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Software, Systems, Computer Engineering, Electrical, Aerospace, or related technical field).
U.S. Citizenship and active secret clearance (or the ability to obtain one)
5+ years of demonstrated experience in system safety engineering, software hazard analysis, or systems engineering on software-intensive systems.
Proven track record of formulating, tailoring, and standardizing technical processes within complex project environments or defense acquisition programs.
Strong negotiation, consensus-building, and communication skills, with the demonstrated ability to effectively advocate technical positions to external regulatory bodies and senior decisionmakers.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams and support diverse product offices in executing technical standards.
Proactive, self-starter mindset with the ability to thrive and pivot quickly in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving program environment.
Qualifications Desired
Familiarity with DoD and Army safety, airworthiness, and materiel release policies and standards (e.g., MIL-STD-882E, AR 70-62, AMCOM Reg 385-17).
Experience with Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (Group 1-3 UAS), loitering munitions, or missile platforms.
Experience working within rapid acquisition frameworks (e.g., Other Transaction Authority (OTA), Middle Tier of Acquisition (MTA), rapid prototyping/fielding initiatives).
Understanding of modern software architectures, safety-critical software partitions, and Modular Open Systems Approaches (MOSA).
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About Modern Technology Solutions
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a leading-edge engineering and technology company that provides critical solutions for complex military and commercial programs. MTSI has been providing engineering and technical services to the defense industry since 1993. The company has a strong focus on innovation and is committed to delivering the best solutions to its clients. MTSI has a highly skilled workforce of engineers, scientists, and technical experts who are dedicated to providing the highest quality services to its clients. The company has a proven track record of success and has received numerous awards and recognition for its work.
