Software Safety Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES Provide staff supervision, guidance and direction for assigned system development safety and evaluate and coordinate missile weapon system safety concepts for command organizations engaged in research and development, testing, production engineering, procurement and storage of guided missiles, ballistic missiles, rockets and associated equipment to ensure safe design and procedures are incorporated in all phases of development. This can/may also involve equipment associated with missiles such as radars. Provide professional software engineering advice, guidance and assistance in various stages of research, development and deployment. Direct the development of new software safety criteria and amend those which are not adequate. Perform independent safety analyses, studies, and design evaluation of systems, subsystems, and equipment. Ensure that risk management processes are properly used during the entire life cycle of weapon systems and oversee the execution of programmatic software safety activities for supported weapon systems. Ensure safety requirements are included in hazardous item contracts and provide software engineering support during fielding and sustainment of supported programs. Other duties as assigned. REQUIRED This position requires a Secret Clearance, or the ability to obtain one; must be a U.S. citizen. Must have a bachelor's degree . Must have 15+ years of recent and related work experience. In lieu of degree: Candidates with 19+ years of recent and related experience will be considered. DESIRED Experience in Missile/Radars Software Safety. WORK LOCATION This position is located onsite and offers a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off; some travel may be required. Schedules are subject to change based on the requirements of the position and/or customer needs. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS REQUIRED All Bastion employees must be able to pass a national agency check and some positions require clearance and will require an extensive background verification/check process. DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING REQUIRED All Bastion employees must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and are required to participate in periodic random drug and alcohol screenings. STANDARD BASTION REQUIREMENTS Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and TEAMS. All of Bastion's employees must be team players with strong work ethics and must be culture oriented. Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in written form, with internal and external customers. Able to follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives. Must be organized with good time management skills and must be able to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements. Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task. Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time) and may require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time). Regular attendance in accordance with an established work schedule is critical. BASTION BENEFITS Bastion offers a wide range of benefits for their full‑time employees; medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits, life insurance, retirement 401(k), vacation, sick pay, holidays, flexible work schedules (when available), along with many other options. We also support career advancement through professional training and development. EEO STATEMENT All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. Bastion participates in e‑Verify. #J-18808-Ljbffr