Software Safety Engineer Multiple levels

Torch Technologies

Thank you for your interest in employment with Torch Technologies. We are a 100% employee-owned Certified Great Place To Work and named Best Places to Work in Huntsville/Madison County headquartered in Huntsville AL with over 1200 employee-owners. Our team provides superior research development and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of Defense. As one of the nations top 100 defense companies the services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country. Our corporate mission sums up the pride our employee-owners take in the work we do: Lighting the Pathway of Freedom. And as a Certified Evergreen ESOP we have made the commitment to grow and sustain our company for the next 100 years! Come grow with us!

Torch is seeking multiple Software Safety Engineer to support the identification analysis mitigation and verification of software and firmware safety risks for DoD missile systems command and control (C2BMC) systems radar platforms UAVs THAAD and other mission- and safety-critical defense systems. This role focuses on ensuring software safety integrity and compliance throughout the system lifecycle including requirements development design implementation integration and sustainment.

Positions are available across multiple levels with scope technical depth and leadership responsibilities aligned to experience and grade.

Key Responsibilities (All Levels):

• Perform software and firmware safety analysis across the system lifecycle.
• Identify assess and document software safety hazards risks and mitigations.
• Support system safety activities for missile systems radars UAVs C2BMC and embedded platforms.
• Evaluate software compliance with safety airworthiness and program requirements.
• Analyze requirements design code test and operational data for safety impacts.
• Support development and maintenance of safety artifacts (hazard analyses safety assessments risk matrices).
• Support verification and validation of software safety requirements and controls.
• Participate in safety reviews audits and program technical reviews.
• Collaborate with systems software firmware test IV&V and quality teams.
• Document findings recommendations and risk assessments clearly and accurately.

Level-Based Expectations:

Software Safety Engineer Entry / Associate Level

• Supports safety analyses under supervision.
• Assists with hazard identification documentation and tracking.
• Learns DoD safety processes missile defense concepts and embedded software environments.

Software Safety Engineer Mid Level

• Performs software safety analyses with limited supervision.
• Independently evaluates software artifacts for safety impacts.
• Contributes to hazard mitigation strategies and verification activities.

Software Safety Engineer Senior Level

• Leads software safety analysis efforts for subsystems or functions.
• Interfaces directly with program teams and customers.
• Mentors junior engineers and supports cross-program safety activities.

Software Safety Engineer Principal / Lead Level

• Provides technical leadership in software safety and risk management.
• Defines safety strategies processes and best practices across programs.
• Supports major system reviews certification efforts and customer engagements.
• Advises program leadership on software safety and mission risk.

Required Qualifications (All Levels)

• US Citizenship.
• Bachelors Degree in Engineering Computer Science or a related technical field.
• 0-12 years applicable software design engineering experience.
• Experience or academic background in software safety system safety software engineering firmware or embedded systems.
• Understanding of software development lifecycles and system safety principles.
• Ability to analyze complex technical systems and document safety findings.
• Active DoD security clearance or ability to obtain one.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting DoD missile systems THAAD C2BMC radar systems UAVs or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with safety and airworthiness standards such as MIL-STD-882 DO-178 ARP4754 or equivalent.
• Experience with software IV&V software assurance or mission assurance.
• Experience with embedded software and firmware safety.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong analytical and risk-based thinking.
• Attention to detail in safety-critical environments.
• Clear technical writing and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Sound judgment and commitment to mission and personnel safety.

Work Environment:

• Customer site.
• Collaboration with cross-functional engineering and program teams.
• Occasional travel may be required to support program needs.

Schedule:M-F; 8-5

Work Location: Customer- site

Travel:Yes 0-10%

Relocation Assistance Available:No

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Benefits:

Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment a competitive salary and an excellent comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation 401(k) match and safe-harbor contribution medical dental vision life insurance short-term disability long-term disability flexible spending accounts Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts EAP education assistance paid time off and holidays.

Applying to Torch Technologies:

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