System Safety Engineer

System Safety Engineer - Entry LevelEnabling Warfighter SafetyAt Edge Case Defense (ECD),we enable our customers to assure the safety of complex systems for real world deployment to US Department of Defense (DoD) warfighters. We provide safetyengineeringservices and developproducts that definemeasure, and communicatethe safety ofcomplex, robotic, orautonomous systems. ECD is the defense division within Edge Case Research (ECR). Founded in 2014, our ECRclient base has spanneddiverse markets such as automotive, mining, defense, insurance, and aerospace. ECR wasfounded by recognized world leaders in autonomysafetyOur experts combine for over 200 years of software-intensive system safety experience. We are writing the standardsdeveloping products, and providing safety engineering expertisethat will deployinnovation safelyCompany Values: SmartHelpfulFriendlySystem Safety Engineer:ECD is expanding our System Safety Engineer (SSE) Team. We are currently looking for engineers with all levels of experience in the field of DoD system safety. SSEs will report to the ECD Director of System Safety Engineering and will work closely with the leadership teamto ensure our clients' needs are met. Ifyou have experience in DoD platforms, weapons, safety engineering or airworthiness, we are interested in hearing from you!Responsibilities:Support/lead large, complex safety engineering efforts which contribute to overarching customer systems engineering efforts.Support/lead customer discussions to identify, plan, and document appropriate safety engineering strategiesSupport/lead refinement of Concept of Operations, identification of potential safety mishaps and hazards, and identification of safety concepts and goalsPerform detailed functional analysis to identify failure consequences and related design and procedural mitigationsDefine system and subsystem safety requirements and proceduresIdentify safety tasks needed during requirements, design, implementation, and verification phases of safety critical item development for both hardware and softwareTrack the status of mishaps, hazards, mitigations/controls, and verificationParticipate in/lead working groups and design reviews to help ensure that safety goals and requirements are being effectively addressedDocument and summarize safety engineering status based on event scope, system configuration, and system safety task statusSupport/manage tasking and review work produced by supporting team members.Requirements:Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition of employment. ECD will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or related field.Experience implementing MIL-STD 882E, JSSSEH, ARP-4761/DO-178, AOP 52, or other system safety practices on complex, software-intensive systems.Strong preference for experience in the aviation, missile, or maritime system domains.Experience executing safety analysis techniques such as Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA), Functional Hazard Analysis (FHA), System Hazard Analysis (SHA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Subsystem Hazard Analysis (SSHA), and Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA).Experience generating safety documents such as System Safety Program Plans (SSPP) and Safety Assessment Reports (SAR).Experience/expertise with safety architecture at the system level, as well as safety design in hardware and software.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Curious and motivated to learn new technologies.Ability to adapt to different, changing programming languages and technologies.Some travel required.Additional Experience Requirements:System Safety Engineer: Interest in the field of system safety as it relates to robotics and autonomyNice To Have:Master's degree or higher in Safety Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics or a related field.Experience developing software or control systems for DoD platform or weapon systems.Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering methods.Certified Safety Professional, Certified Functional Safety Expert or Certified Functional Safety Professional certificate.Experience in evaluating and ensuring regulatory compliance.Familiarity with Agile planning methods.Locations:Remote telework with occasional travel.Benefits & Perks: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance with majority of premiums covered Employee Stock Option Plan Paid Parental Leave Retirement Plan with Company Match Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time Group Life Insurance Flexible Working Hours Edge Case Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. ECR values all employees' talents and supports an environment that is inclusive and respectful.

Created: 2024-10-19