Senior Safety Engineer

Job Description

Description

SAIC has an immediate need for a Software Safety Engineer for the Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) projects for performance of risk analyses and hazard analyses on integrated systems forming part of advanced weapons systems for the DoD. They will be responsible for oversight of a portfolio of engineering developments and will provide assurance of engineering activities. They will support design engineers to build evidence-based safety cases for their products and will assure compliance to hardware and software engineering processes for safety critical and safety related systems. This position will sit in Huntsville, Alabama.

JOB DESCRIPTION:  

• Development of software safety targets and software safety requirements
• Execute hazard analyses required to support identification of software safety requirements in accordance with business standards and program / product objectives.
• Development of specific application, generic application and generic product safety cases.
• Document and communicate results of technical data generated to internal and external customers
• Co-ordinate the timely production of the necessary design safety documentation, especially the relevant safety cases and related documentation for approval milestones.
• Conduct/facilitate PHA, FMEA, Fault Tree Analysis and other safety studies with Engineering groups.
• Develop and maintain Hazard Tracking Log.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION: 

• BS degree and 14+ years or more experience; four (4) years of experience accepted in lieu of degree.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to conduct research into issues and products.
• Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language and visuals.
• Highly self-motivated and directed.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Experience operating as a software safety engineer (or senior engineer with software safety and assurance responsibilities), across complex, large scale systems.
• Proven experience in software safety engineering.
• Familiarity with design, test and analysis tools and systems.
• Familiarity with Hazard Analysis per MIL STD 882E.

Required Clearance: 

• Candidate must have an interim DoD Secret clearance to start with the ability to obtain and maintain full DoD Secret clearance. 

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's technology transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, digital, artificial intelligence, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.

We are more than 26,500 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a respectful work culture based on diversity, equity, and inclusion that values all contributors. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.1 billion. For more information, visit saic.com.