Software Safety Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Software Safety Engineer (Aerospace): Performing hazard identification, evaluation, and control for the F-22 platform with an accent on safety-critical software architectural design and system safety program execution. Focus on conducting functional hazard and fault tree analyses, leading contractual efforts, and coordinating with design teams and suppliers.

Location: Onsite in Fort Worth, TX. US Citizenship and Active Secret Security Clearance are required.

Salary: $30.00 - $120.00/hr W2

Company

hirify.global is a technical staffing firm providing specialized engineering and software talent for complex government and defense programs.

What you will do

• Execute the System Safety program to identify and control safety hazards for the F-22 platform to an acceptable risk level.
• Perform analyses for hazard identification, evaluation, control, and coordination in support of software safety activities.
• Support software development, test, and release cycles as the designated safety subject matter expert.
• Conduct functional hazard, fault tree, preliminary hazard, and software hazard analyses using quantitative and qualitative techniques.
• Lead contractual efforts and mentor the safety team to ensure high technical quality and adherence to deadlines.
• Coordinate system safety activities across design teams, suppliers, internal management, and external customers.

Requirements

• US Citizenship and Active Secret Security Clearance are mandatory.
• 8+ years of experience in safety-critical software architectural design, coding, or testing (e.g., Flight Controls, Engine Control, Displays).
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Aerospace, Systems, Computer Science, Electrical, Mechanical, or Software Engineering).
• Full life-cycle experience with system safety analyses, industry standards, and tools.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and resolve highly complex issues while interacting with senior leadership.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective cross-functional coordination.

Nice to have

• Experience implementing MIL-STD-882, DO-178, IEEE 1228, ISO 26262, ARP-4761, or ARP-4754.
• Knowledge of FAA and military regulations and processes.
• Experience with Model-based system engineering (MBSE).
• Military or civilian flight experience.
• Previous experience writing technical reports on complex subject matter and government contract execution.

Culture & Benefits

• Standard schedule: 4/10-A.
• Direct W2 employment.