Sr. Software Safety Engineer

Avion Solutions Inc., an employee-owned company, seeks candidates for a Sr. Software Safety Engineer to support PEO Aviation. This position is based in Huntsville, AL.

Job Responsibilities/Duties:

• Apply MIL-STD-882E and Joint Software System Safety Engineering Handbook (JSSSEH) methodologies to assess and mitigate software-related hazards.
• Develop and refine software safety targets and requirements aligned with FLRAA program objectives.
• Conduct and facilitate safety analyses, including:
  • Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA)
  • Software Safety Analysis Report (SwSAR)
  • Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
  • Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to build evidence-based safety cases for software-intensive systems
• Maintain and manage Hazard Tracking Logs (HTL) to ensure traceability and closure of safety items.
• Prepare and deliver safety documentation for milestone reviews and certification processes.
• Communicate technical findings clearly to internal stakeholders, Army customers, and external partners.
• Ensure compliance with AMCOM Regulation 385-17 and DO-178C (up to DAL A) where applicable.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM field.
• 9+ years of relevant experience (or MS with 7+ years, PhD with 4+ years).
• Proven expertise in software safety engineering across large, complex systems.
• Deep understanding of hazard analysis techniques and safety case development.
• Proficiency with tools such as DOORS, LDRA, Scade, and VxWorks.
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights.
• Self-driven, detail-oriented, and capable of thriving in high-pressure environments.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to lead and influence across engineering disciplines.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• Must be able to travel up to 20% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting DoD aviation or weapons systems preferred.