Software Safety & Mission Assurance Specialist (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Software Safety & Mission Assurance Specialist (Aerospace): Providing independent oversight of software products and development processes for satellite programs with an accent on risk assessment, compliance, and verification. Focus on ensuring flight-readiness through software hazard analysis, process audits, and rigorous validation in a safety-critical environment.

Location: Hybrid (Toronto, Ontario). Relocation packages available for approved roles.

Salary: $80,781 - 130,781 CAD

Company

hirify.global is leading the future of on-demand space connectivity by operating the first commercial optical data relay constellation.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain the Software Product Assurance strategy across the software lifecycle.
• Conduct independent process and product audits to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.
• Perform software hazard analysis (STPA, FTA) and assess residual software risks for flight readiness.
• Oversee verification and validation strategies, reviewing plans and witnessing formal activities.
• Serve as an independent member of Software Change Control Boards (CCBs) to evaluate the mission impact of changes.
• Evaluate supplier software processes and monitor risk mitigation activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Software, Computer, or Aerospace Engineering.
• 7+ years of experience in safety-critical industries (aerospace, defense, automotive, or medical).
• Proven experience in SDLC, software verification, validation, and process auditing.
• Working knowledge of software configuration management and change control.
• Experience operating within regulated engineering environments.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of ECSS or NASA standards (e.g., ECSS-Q-ST-80, NASA-STD-8719.13).
• Certification in AS9100 or ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Experience with Software FMEA, STPA, or Fault Tree Analysis (FTA).
• Proficiency with tools like Jira, Confluence, Git, and static analysis tools (SonarQube, Coverity).
• Experience with Agile software development in safety-critical environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation with a robust equity plan.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance including dependents.
• Unlimited vacation and company-wide holiday shutdown.
• $1,500 annual professional development fund.
• Vibrant office culture in Toronto with frequent team events and a fully stocked kitchen.