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POSITION SPECIFICS​

We are seeking a motivated and technically strong Software System Safety Engineer to join the Embedded Software Department at ARL at Penn State. This position supports the development and certification of software-intensive Navy systems. The successful candidate will work closely with software developers, systems engineers, government safety engineers, and Navy stakeholders to identify, assess, and mitigate software contributions to system hazards. The engineer will support programs throughout the system lifecycle, helping develop the analyses, technical evidence, and documentation required to support Navy safety certification and approval activities. Depending on program needs and individual experience, the position may also include opportunities to contribute directly to software development, integration, testing, and technology transition activities.

ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

You Will:

• Support software safety activities throughout the system lifecycle

• Assess software contributions to system hazards using established system safety processes and methodologies

• Evaluate software requirements, designs, architectures, interfaces, and test results from a safety perspective

• Collaborate with software developers and systems engineers to implement and verify software safety requirements

• Support software safety analyses and certification activities in accordance with MIL-STD-882E, JSSSEH guidance, and program-specific requirement

• Work with internal safety leads, government Principals for Safety, and NUWC safety engineers to support Navy certification and approval efforts

• Develop technical safety documentation and support hazard tracking activities

• Participate in technical reviews, safety working groups, and certification-related engagement

• Support investigation of anomalies, failures, and software-related safety concerns

• Contribute to software development, integration, testing, and troubleshooting activities as program requirements and individual expertise align

Additional responsibilities for higher-level position includes:

• Conduct independent and collaborative research,