Software Computer Safety Engineer

Position Overview

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 sharing 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.

Key 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
• Assess software development, testing, verification, process documentation, and change products to identify issues and non-compliances
• Support customer meetings, presentations, and action/tracking closure
• Interface and coordinate with the customer daily
• Support system hazard analyses and software safety analyses
• Integrate and coordinate with internal S&MA disciplines and engineering/management
• Prepare CBCS artifacts (e.g., compliance matrix) and present to the Computer Safety Panel/Safety Review Panel

Required Qualifications:

• Education: BA/BS or equivalent years of experience
• Experience Required: 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 a panel member or presenter
• Extensive knowledge of the Human Rating Certification requirements and process
• Knowledge/experience in evaluating software for hazard causes
• Knowledge/experience in identifying must work (MW) and must not work (MNW) functions
• Background in the 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
• Requirements: Must be able to receive secret clearance if needed

Benefits & Perks

• APT offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits including being voted as the best place for working parents.