Software Safety Engineer

i3 is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Software Safety Engineer. In this critical role, you will provide Software and System Safety Engineering guidance and support to a US Army government project office (PO), ensuring adherence to applicable service and agency safety policies, criteria, and standards to support fielding to US Army locations. This position is expected to be performed fully onsite in Huntsville, AL.

• Provide software and system safety expertise to establish software design criteria and software safety requirements as well as perform independent safety analyses, studies, and design evaluations of software systems, subsystems, and equipment.
• Evaluate contractor’s safety engineering program plans to ensure goals and objectives are achieved.
• Responsible for establishing software safety test requirements, plans, and programs within the software development lifecycle.
• Responsible for development, execution, and management of internal software safety procedures and program plans.
• Travel to both laboratory and operational test sites to assess system safety and eliminate existing hazards.

• Must be a US citizen, and must be a resident near Huntsville, AL, or be willing to relocate. While primary responsibilities are at Redstone Arsenal, candidates will be required to travel as needed to test sites and equipment locations (up to 25%).  
• A bachelor’s degree (or Master’s) in an Engineering–oriented discipline or safety related field and 4+ years of relevant experience is required. 
• Must have a Secret security clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Must have expert knowledge of safety principles, regulations, and practices including experience carrying out hazard control techniques as well as conducting risk analysis on weapons systems.
• Demonstrated experience applying DoD/Army policies and regulations for systems safety is required.
• Excel in communications techniques to effectively lead safety efforts.
• Possess experience demonstrating timely identification of hazards and initiation of actions necessary to eliminate or reduce the risk level. 
• Have experience developing, assessing, or managing a systems safety program for a DoD weapon system hardware or software.
• Must be experienced with Microsoft Office products. 
• Must be able to think independently and be self-motivated, with proven organizational skills, ability to multi-task and support varied assignments. 
• Experience with air and missile defense systems is a plus.
• Experience with application of system safety policies within programs using agile software development and/or Model Based System Engineering is a plus.

i3 is a technically diverse, 100% team member owned business, headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama specializing in missile and aviation systems engineering and logistic services, electronic warfare and electromagnetic effects analysis, UAS system integration and flight operations, full lifecycle C5ISR engineering services, cybersecurity and IT/IA innovative solutions and virtual training, simulation & serious game development and implementation. We have established a broad offering of products and capabilities collectively providing decades of experience supporting the full complement of DoD military services, Missile Defense Agency, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and a variety of other Government organizations and private industry customers.

Perks of being a team member owner include:

• Long-term financial security
• Higher job satisfaction
• Greater job security
• Personal and professional growth
• Great company culture

Other outstanding benefits:

• Excellent insurance coverage
• 401(k) match
• Generous PTO
• Health and wellness incentives
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Countless opportunities to give back to the community through i3 Cares

We work hard. We compete hard. We play hard. Apply now to join us!