Software Safety Engineer III/IV

Job Description - Software Safety Engineer III/IV (344950)

Software Safety Engineer III/IV (Job Number: 344950)

Who We Are

Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.

This role is in Textron System’s Weapon Systems business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!

About This Role

We believe people should love what they do – in this role, you will be responsible for:

• Working as part of a multidisciplined team during the development phase of complex systems that require critical safety controls
• Executing system safety and embedded software safety programs including analyzing explosive, mechanical, electrical, and software systems for hazards
• Developing system safety architectures and oversight of implementation and verification of hazard mitigations at both system and subsystem levels while assuring compliance with other key system performance requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering or other relevant engineering disciplines and 5+ years of relevant industry experience
• Demonstrated ability to understand software and data interfaces to assess potential failure modes that could lead to a hazard
• Demonstrated experience (or interest in specializing/learning system safety) in the following areas is a plus:
  • MIL-STD-882E System Safety
  • DO-178/254 Software/Hardware development guidelines
  • Joint Software Systems Safety Engineering Handbook ( JSSSEHB )
  • Perform hazard analyses on electrical, and embedded software systems
  • AOP-52 Software Safety Design and Assessment of Munition-Related Computing Systems
  • MIL-STD-1472
• Demonstrated ability to manage and execute software safety assurance activities and processes with the above standards
• Demonstrated ability to understand mechanical and electrical drawings
• Demonstrated ability to understand electrical schematics and wiring diagrams and understand circuit and interface failure modes that could lead to a hazard
• Demonstrated ability to create injected fault data into digital systems
• This role is not application SW safety nor IT system safety.
• Active Secret clearance preferred; Secret eligibility required

*This role is open at multiple levels. Candidates will be hired at a level consistent with their background and experience:

• Level III: $110,500-$167,900
• Level IV: $140,100-$214,700

How We Care

At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples!

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Education Assistance
• Career Development & Training Opportunities
• Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
• Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
• Paid Parental Leave

Are you a Military Veteran?

Textron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country. We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company.

Textron’s compensation package includes competitive base pay and provides eligible employees with benefit programs. Benefits may include health insurance and prescription plan coverage, dental insurance, family building benefits, vision insurance, mental health resources, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs that provide employees time away from work. The pay range should be used as a general guide only. Compensation is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. In compliance with the local pay transparency law, the pay range for this position is $110,500 - $214,700 per year.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.