Senior Software Safety Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Contribute to the development and architectural design of prototypes and safety-critical ground-based autonomous solutions.

• Conduct both quantitative and qualitative hazard identification, evaluation, and control analyses in accordance with the Software System Safety Program Plan and Software Development Plan.

• Ensure that software development processes integrate safety considerations into autonomous vehicle systems for defense applications, adhering to MIL-STD-882E.

• Address functional safety, AI/machine learning, embedded systems, and software development within complex system environments.

• Define software architecture and safety concepts while deriving requirements from safety analyses.

• Implement Model-based Safety solutions throughout Forterra’s software ecosystem.

• Execute hazard analyses within a Model-based Safety environment.

• Carry out Software FHA, FMEA, FMECA, FTA, Modes/States/Transitions Hazard Analysis, and Robotic Behavior/Capability Assessments.

• Communicate software safety design considerations and progress to the engineering organization.

• Develop and enhance safety concepts, including architectural design, safety mechanisms, and Level of Rigor verification activities.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create test cases for safety-critical software.

• Remain updated on industry trends and advancements in software safety.

• Engage in trade studies and testing activities to validate software requirements.

• Participate in Systems Engineering Technical Reviews, including SRR, PDR, and CDR.

• Take part in Software System Safety Technical Review Panels, working groups, and Level of Rigor audits.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Software, Systems, or a related Engineering discipline, Computer Science, or a relevant technical field; Master’s degree is preferred.

• 5–10+ years of professional experience as a Software Safety Engineer, System Safety Engineer, or in a related role focused on autonomous or safety-critical systems.

• Specific expertise in MIL-STD-882E, JSSSEH, AOP-52, or other software safety standards such as DO-178C or ISO 26262.

• Experience with software development processes such as ASPICE and coding standards like MISRA.

• Proficient in managing requirements using tools like Jama, DOORS, or Polarion.

• Familiarity with issue tracking systems such as JIRA.

• Understanding of autonomous vehicle perception, prediction, path planning, and control.

• Strong analytical capabilities in linear algebra, geometry, and probability.

• Experience in analyzing C/C++ software or using software-based tools like SCADE or Simulink.

• Knowledge of complex ecosystems such as RTOS, intricate microprocessors, and hypervisors.

• Experience in supporting and guiding teams through unit testing, software integration testing, and embedded software testing.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex engineering issues to a diverse team.

• Preferred certifications in software or safety such as ASPICE or equivalent.

• Experience with robotics, AI, and/or machine learning is preferred.

• Direct experience in designing and developing safety-critical software, autonomous vehicles, or advanced ADAS applications is preferred.

• This position may require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equity in Forterra for most full-time, high-demand roles.

• Three premium healthcare plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan, with Forterra covering 80% of the plan premium for you and your dependents.

• Basic Life/AD&D, short- and long-term disability insurance plans 100% covered by Forterra.

• Option to purchase additional life insurance for yourself and your dependents.

• Extremely generous company holiday calendar, including a winter break in December.

• 20 days of accrued PTO per year.

• A minimum of 7 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth/adoption.

• $9k annual tuition reimbursement or professional development stipend.

• Fully stocked beverage refrigerators with Celsius.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan, including traditional, Roth 401(k), and after-tax deferral, with company match up to 4%.