Software Safety Engineer

i3 is looking for a Software Safety Engineer to join our team. The candidate 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.

The candidate will 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. The candidate will evaluate contractor’s safety engineering program plans to ensure goals and objectives are achieved. In addition, the candidate will be responsible for establishing software safety test requirements, plans, and programs within the software development lifecycle. The candidate will be responsible for development, execution, and management of internal software safety procedures and program plans. The candidate will travel to both laboratory and operational test sites to assess system safety and eliminate existing hazards. MBSE Modeling experience will also be required. Candidate will need to be able to model the Software Safety changes within the MBSE System Model, update the MagicDraw script to print reports and keep the Safety Model up to date.

• A bachelor’s degree (or Master’s) in an Engineering oriented discipline or safety related field and 4+ years of relevant experience is required. Additional years of experience may be substituted for degree.
• Candidates 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.
• 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.
• Candidate should excel in communications techniques to effectively lead safety efforts.
• Candidate should possess experience demonstrating timely identification of hazards and initiation of actions necessary to eliminate or reduce the risk level.
• Candidate should have experience developing, assessing, or managing a systems safety program for a DoD weapon system hardware or software.
• Candidate must be experienced with Microsoft Office products.
• Candidate must be able to think independently and be self-motivated, with proven organizational skills, ability to multi-task and support varied assignments. 
• Candidate 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%).

Security Clearance:

• Candidate must have a Secret security clearance.

Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of office administration and procedures.
• Exceptional judgment capabilities and relationship management skills.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and client service skills; ability to clearly communicate in discussions and written documents, and to deliver feedback clearly and tactfully.
• Interact with a diverse array of customers and staff in a professional and courteous manner.
• Work independently with accountability for accurate and complete results.
• Be extremely organized and exceptionally detail oriented.
• Work well both independently and in a team environment.
• Be energized by a fast-paced work environment.
• Must be able to communicate with others effectively.
• Analyze information and respond appropriately.
• Manage time wisely and prioritize tasks.
• Provide superior customer service.
• Multi-task in a pleasant manner.
• Work well under pressure.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Regular i3 hours are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, however, additional hours may be required on occasion. Regular and punctual attendance is required.

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!