Software Safety Engineer

<div> <p><strong>Software Safety Engineer</strong></p> <p><strong>Work Location:&nbsp;</strong>Huntsville, AL</p> <p><strong>Schedule:&nbsp;</strong>Full Time</p> <p>IronMountain Solutions is searching for a Software Safety Engineer to support a customer located in Huntsville, AL. An ideal candidate for this position must be able to work independently, often acting without direct supervision, be self-motivated, and able to build strong relationships across multiple project offices with all levels of Government employees.</p> <p>&nbsp;Job Duties and Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Perform software and firmware safety analysis across the system lifecycle.</li> <li>Identify, assess, and document software safety hazards, risks, and mitigations.</li> <li>Support system safety activities for identified Government defense technologies, such as radars, airframes, command and control systems amongst others.</li> <li>Evaluate software compliance with safety, airworthiness, and program requirements.</li> <li>Analyze requirements, design, code, test, and operational data for safety impacts.</li> <li>Support development and maintenance of safety artifacts (hazard analyses, safety assessments, risk matrices).</li> <li>Support verification and validation of software safety requirements and controls.</li> <li>Participate in safety reviews, audits, and program technical reviews.</li> <li>Collaborate with systems, software, firmware, test, IV&amp;V, and quality teams.</li> <li>Document findings, recommendations, and risk assessments clearly and accurately.</li> <li>Lead software safety analysis activities for assigned subsystems and functional areas.</li> <li>Engage directly with program teams and customers to support safety objectives and clarify requirements.</li> <li>Provide technical leadership in software safety, hazard analysis, and risk‑management practices.</li> <li>Support major system reviews, certification activities, and customer-facing safety engagements.</li> <li>Advise program leadership on software safety considerations, mission risk, and mitigation approaches.</li> <li>While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use tools or controls; normal physical activity (reach with hands and arms; climb stairs); and communicate effectively with all levels of employees and leadership. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 25 pounds.</li> </ul> <p>Required Qualifications and Competencies</p> <ul> <li>Education - Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline.</li> <li>Background in software safety, system safety, software engineering, firmware, or embedded systems (academic or professional).</li> <li>Strong understanding of software development processes, lifecycle methodologies, and system safety principles.</li> <li>Proven ability to evaluate complex technical systems and clearly document safety analyses and findings.</li> <li>Demonstrated analytical skills and sound risk‑based decision‑making.</li> <li>High attention to detail, particularly in safety‑critical environments.</li> <li>Excellent technical writing and communication skills.</li> <li>Effective collaborator across multidisciplinary engineering teams.</li> <li>Consistent sound judgment and strong commitment to mission and personnel safety. attention to detail in safety-critical environments.</li> <li>Clear technical writing and communication skills.</li> <li>Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.</li> <li>Sound judgment and commitment to mission and personnel safety.</li> </ul> </div> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Master’s degree in computer science or related discipline, or equivalent professional experience. At least 10 years of progressively complex systems engineering experience, including integration of advanced hardware–software systems.</li> <li>Experience supporting Department of War systems</li> <li>Experience with software IV&amp;V, software assurance, or mission assurance.</li> <li>Experience with embedded software and firmware safety.</li> <li>Familiarity with safety and airworthiness including but not limited to standards such as MIL-STD-882, DO-178, ARP4754, or equivalent.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>Required Travel: 10%</p> <p><strong>Clearance Requirements: </strong>The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance is required. Per federal requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this level of clearance.</p> <p>IronMountain Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>