Software Computer Safety Engineer

Position Description Summary:

APT Research is hiring a Software/Computer Safety Engineer to support multiple commercial spaceflight projects. This person will provide guidance and technical support for Computer Based Control System (CBCS) requirements, implementation, and safety review panel presentations. Duties include overall software safety and assurance activities.

APT is an employee-owned engineering services company specializing in conducting safety and quality analyses for the U.S. Government. APT offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities that match your professional development interest, and excellent benefits including being voted as the best place for working parents. Our employees are owners, each share in the commitment to deliver safe, reliable, and innovative Analysis, Planning, & Test Solutions and services that exceed expectations, build employee pride of ownership, and optimize shareholder value.

Responsibilities:

• Supports programs for all life-cycle phases (requirements development, design, etc.) and Milestone events (SRR, PDR, CDR, etc.)
• Perform/review software safety analyses and assessments
• Evaluate software requirements, design, architecture, and product assurance for compliance with program requirements
• Assessing software development, testing, verification, process documentation, and change products to identify issues and non-compliances
• Support customer meetings, presentations, and action/tracking closure,
• Interfaces/coordinates with the customer daily
• Support system hazard analyses/software safety analyses
• Integrate and coordinate with internal S&MA disciplines and engineering/management
• Prepare CBCS artifacts (e.g., compliance matrix) and present to Computer Safety Panel/Safety Review Panel

Required Experience/Education:

• Education: BA/BS or equivalent years of experience
• Experience: Minimum of 15 years of related experience
• Possess background in spaceflight systems safety and software safety engineering.
• Extensive knowledge of S&MA requirements development, verification, and validation (V&V), and closure.
• Extensive knowledge of NASA standards such as NPR 7150.2, NASA-STD-8739.8A, SSP 50038
• Experience with NASA Safety Review Panel (SRP)
• Experience with NASA Computer Safety Panel (CSP) as panel member or presenter
• Extensive knowledge of the Human Rating Certification requirements and process
• Knowledge/experience in evaluation software for hazard causes
• Knowledge/experience in identifying must work (MW) and must not work (MNW) functions
• Background in aerospace industry or military experience
• Certification of Flight Readiness (CoFR) experience
• Experience in development, assurance, and certification of complex, critical computerized control systems.
• Cyber Security Assessment experience is a plus

Security Clearance Requirement:

• Must be able to receive secret clearance if needed

Essential Job Functions:

Work Environment:

• Primarily work at the customer offices at the Michoud Assembly Facility
• 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 within/outside of US occasionally

Physical Requirements:

• Requires sitting for extended periods of time at a workstation / desk
• Ability to climb stairs
• Ability to lift >15 lbs

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

***This Position is Contingent upon Funding***

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled

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