Staff Software Safety Engineer
Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Tue, Jan 13, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days
Job Summary
A company is looking for a Staff Software Safety Engineer Defense.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the implementation of safety-critical software standards across defense and autonomous vehicle programs
- Conduct safety analyses such as FMEA, FHA, FTA, and DFA
- Mentor engineers on safety software principles and best practices
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (Master's preferred)
- 5+ years of experience in safety-critical software for defense or autonomous vehicle systems
- Experience with standards such as DO-178C, MIL-STD-882E, IEC 61508, or ISO 26262
- Familiarity with coding standards such as MISRA or SPARK Ada
- Experience with safety analysis techniques (FMEA, FHA, FTA)
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