Description
Position Description Summary:
APT Research is hiring a Software/Computer Safety Engineer to support multiple commercial spaceflight projects. This person will provide guidance and technical support for Computer Based Control System (CBCS) requirements, implementation, and safety review panel presentations. Duties include overall software safety and assurance activities.
APT is an employee-owned engineering services company specializing in conducting safety and quality analyses for the U.S. Government. APT offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities that match your professional development interest, and excellent benefits including being voted as the best place for working parents. Our employees are owners, each share in the commitment to deliver safe, reliable, and innovative Analysis, Planning, & Test Solutions and services that exceed expectations, build employee pride of ownership, and optimize shareholder value.
Responsibilities:
Supports programs for all life-cycle phases (requirements development, design, etc.) and Milestone events (SRR, PDR, CDR, etc.)
Perform/review software safety analyses and assessments
Evaluate software requirements, design, architecture, and product assurance for compliance with program requirements
Assessing software development, testing, verification, process documentation, and change products to identify issues and non-compliances
Support customer meetings, presentations, and action/tracking closure,
Interfaces/coordinates with the customer daily
Support system hazard analyses/software safety analyses
Integrate and coordinate with internal S&MA disciplines and engineering/management
Prepare CBCS artifacts (e.g., compliance matrix) and present to Computer Safety Panel/Safety Review Panel
Required Experience/Education:
Education: BA/BS or equivalent years of experience
Experience: Minimum of 15 years of related experience
Possess background in spaceflight systems safety and software safety engineering.
Extensive knowledge of S&MA requirements development, verification, and validation (V&V), and closure.
Extensive knowledge of NASA standards such as NPR 7150.2, NASA-STD-8739.8A, SSP 50038
Experience with NASA Safety Review Panel (SRP)
Experience with NASA Computer Safety Panel (CSP) as panel member or presenter
Extensive knowledge of the Human Rating Certification requirements and process
Knowledge/experience in evaluation software for hazard causes
Knowledge/experience in identifying must work (MW) and must not work (MNW) functions
Background in aerospace industry or military experience
Certification of Flight Readiness (CoFR) experience
Experience in development, assurance, and certification of complex, critical computerized control systems.
Cyber Security Assessment experience is a plus
Security Clearance Requirement:
Must be able to receive secret clearance if needed
Essential Job Functions:
Work Environment:
Primarily work at the customer offices at the Michoud Assembly Facility
Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate, and timely communication, both verbally and written
Ability to interact professionally with coworkers, management, and customers
Travel Requirements:
Requires ability to travel within/outside of US occasionally
Physical Requirements:
Requires sitting for extended periods of time at a workstation / desk
Ability to climb stairs
Ability to lift >15 lbs
Other Essential Functions:
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgement
Work attire must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk / hazard to the employee or others
***This Position is Contingent upon Funding***
EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled
APT Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address, hr@apt-research.com and/or phone number (256.327.3373) to contact us about your interest in employment with APT Research, Inc.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. APT Research, Inc. participates in E-Verify.
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.
https://aptresearch.applicantpro.com/jobs/3975098-610717.html
