Senior Software Safety Engineer
Senior Software Safety Engineer
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$ 104650 - 189175
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Job Description
Looking for an opportunity to make an impact
At Leidos we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers success. We empower our teams contribute to our communities and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers our people and our community. Our Mission Vision and Values guide the way we do business.
Are you ready for your next career challenge
Leidos Defense Systems Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems solutions and services covering land sea air space and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT large-scale intelligence systems command and control geospatial and data analytics cybersecurity logistics training and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the worlds toughest security challenges for customers with cant fail missions.
Leidos Defense is seeking a talented Senior Software Safety Engineer for our growing portfolio of Depart of Defense and NASA programs. This opportunity is for someone looking to grow their existing software safety experience to take on expanding levels of responsibility across many exciting programs. With offices across the United States engaging in the defense space cyber and commercial fields Leidos provides responsive cost-effective engineering scientific and IT solutions. Leidos is well known for our people-oriented culture positive work environment technical excellence and resilient business ethics. Individuals with previous software safety experience are preferred.
Primary Responsibilities
This position will assure the safety of various programs to a variety of defense and NASA software safety standards.
Developing software safety plans and standards
Working with the customer system safety and software safety organizations
Working with system safety to analyze systems for hazards
Developing software safety requirements ensuring the software safety requirements are implemented and tested in the software systems
Working with suppliers to ensure supplier products and processes meet program software safety standards
Generating software safety assessment reports
Basic Qualifications
Must possess at least a Bachelors degree in Software Engineering Computer Science Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Aeronautical Engineering Mathematics or equivalent technical degree.
Must have 10 years of relevant technical experience with a BS degree or 7 years of experience with a MS degree.
Must demonstrate basic competency in real-time safety or mission critical software systems development using languages such as C C or Ada.
Proven experience with software safety standards including NASA Standards NASA-STD-8739.8B NPR 7150.2D NASA-HDBK-4008 MIL-STD-882E AMCOMMILHDK-516C RTCA DO-178C or ISO 26262.
Software safety experience on DoD and NASA programs is preferred. Software safety experience in civil aviation nuclear automotive or medical industries will be considered.
Strong analytical skills along with a personal drive for details and quality workmanship are a must.
Must possess an aptitude for the technical skills required for software safety including understanding systems and the results of potential system failures.
Must demonstrate familiarity with Microsoft Office (Outlook Word Excel and PowerPoint).
Good communication skills and have proven leadership skills with the ability to affect outcomes including the ability to persuade on technical topics.
Self-motivated paying attention to details and working under deadlines are key elements of this position as well.
Candidate must be a resident of North Alabama area or be willing to relocate to the Huntsville/North Alabama area.
US Citizenship is required.
Candidate must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a secret clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous software safety project leadership is preferred.
At Leidos we dont want someone who fits the moldwe want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless the over-caffeinated the ones who ask whats next before the dust settles on whats now.
If youre already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2 good. Youll fit right in.
Original Posting:
September 11 2025For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $104650.00 - $189175.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data applicable bargaining agreement (if any) or other law.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
