Software System Safety Engineer
Job Location:
University Park, IL - USA
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Job Summary
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POSITION SPECIFICS
We are seeking a motivated and technically strong Software System Safety Engineer to join the Embedded Software Department at ARL at Penn State. This position supports the development and certification of software-intensive Navy systems. The successful candidate will work closely with software developers systems engineers government safety engineers and Navy stakeholders to identify assess and mitigate software contributions to system hazards. The engineer will support programs throughout the system lifecycle helping develop the analyses technical evidence and documentation required to support Navy safety certification and approval activities. Depending on program needs and individual experience the position may also include opportunities to contribute directly to software development integration testing and technology transition activities.
ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.
You Will:
Support software safety activities throughout the system lifecycle
Assess software contributions to system hazards using established system safety processes and methodologies
Evaluate software requirements designs architectures interfaces and test results from a safety perspective
Collaborate with software developers and systems engineers to implement and verify software safety requirements
Support software safety analyses and certification activities in accordance with MIL-STD-882E JSSSEH guidance and program-specific requirement
Work with internal safety leads government Principals for Safety and NUWC safety engineers to support Navy certification and approval efforts
Develop technical safety documentation and support hazard tracking activities
Participate in technical reviews safety working groups and certification-related engagement
Support investigation of anomalies failures and software-related safety concerns
Contribute to software development integration testing and troubleshooting activities as program requirements and individual expertise align
Additional responsibilities for higher-level position includes:
Conduct independent and collaborative research development testing and evaluation activities to solve complex scientific and engineering challenges supporting Department of Defense sponsors and national security missions
Investigate evaluate and apply established and emerging engineering principles scientific methodologies and advanced technologies to develop innovative technical solutions
Plan perform and lead analytical studies modeling and simulation laboratory experimentation field testing and prototype demonstrations to validate engineering concepts and system performance
Design develop integrate analyze and evaluate complex hardware software embedded systems sensors communications systems electromechanical systems or other mission-critical technologies within assigned technical disciplines
Apply systems engineering principles throughout the project lifecycle including requirements development architecture definition design trade studies integration verification validation risk management and configuration management
Develop experimental plans test procedures data collection methodologies and performance metrics; analyze results to identify technical issues validate assumptions and recommend design improvements
Support development of advanced prototypes and transition technologies from research concepts into operational capabilities for government sponsors
Prepare technical reports engineering analyses research publications white papers proposals briefings and sponsor deliverables documenting research methods technical findings and program status
Present technical information and research results to sponsors program managers technical review boards and other internal and external stakeholders
Required Skills/Experience areas include:
Working with software-intensive or mission-critical systems
Ability to analyze software requirements designs interfaces and test results to assess technical risks and system behavior
Demonstrated systems-thinking and analytical problem-solving skills
Collaborating with software systems test and engineering teams throughout the development lifecycle
Strong technical communication and documentation skills including the ability to present technical information to engineering and customer stakeholders
Preferred Skills/Experience areas include:
Software-intensive or safety-critical systems
Software safety software quality assurance verification and validation software testing systems engineering or system safety
MIL-STD-882E and the Joint Software Systems Safety Engineering Handbook (JSSSEH)
Past success supporting hazard analyses risk assessments or safety certification activities
Developing or reviewing software requirements and verification evidence
Working with government customers and technical review boards
Past success supporting Navy DoD or other mission-critical programs
Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher and may be subject to a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility if required
Your working location will be will be fully on-site located in State College PA.
MINIMUM EDUCATION WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
If filled as R&D Engineer - Systems (ARL) - Senior Professional this position requires: Bachelors Degree - Engineering or Science 14 years of relevant experience Required Certifications: None If filled as R&D Engineer - Systems (ARL) - Advanced Professional this position requires: Bachelors Degree - Engineering or Science 5 years of relevant experience Required Certifications: NoneARLs purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific engineering and technology problems in support of the Navy the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Intel Community (IC).FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL visit our website at.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.Notice regarding employment at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL): Employees must be eligible to obtain a government security clearance participate in the ARL drug testing program and comply with electronic and physical monitoring requirements applicable to federal contractors. ARL operates in a secure information environment involving Unclassified Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Classified information. Personal electronic devices brought onsite must be registered and may be restricted from certain areas. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply.
SALARY & BENEFITS
The salary range for this position including all possible grades is $121704.00 - $231000.00.Salary Structure - Information on Penn States salary structure
Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional addition to comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information please visit our Benefits Page.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988 Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security such as those concerning alcohol and drug use crime prevention the reporting of crimes sexual assault and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability please contact .
Required Experience:
IC
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