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Software Safety Lead
Job Description
Location: Sterling Heights, MI
Employment Type: Contract
Pay Range: $74-$88/hour
About the Role
Join a new Ground Combat Vehicle program as a Software Safety Lead Engineer. You will serve as a primary interface between the Systems, Software, and Test teams for safety-related aspects of vehicle software, supporting software safety requirements, hazard analysis, architecture, design, and verification. This position is 100% onsite.
What You Will Do
- Analyze and decompose system and software requirements into Software Criticality Indices in accordance with MIL-STD-882 and the Joint Software System Safety Engineering Handbook.
- Develop requirements and designs and assess implementations for hazards and causal factors to satisfy critical system safety objectives.
- Support system hazard analysis.
- Recommend safety criteria for system design, equipment, and procedures to mitigate or eliminate hazards.
- Create software subsystem architecture designs for features, functions, and algorithms across multiple electronic controllers.
- Review software architecture and design for the safety of electronic and software systems.
- Review test plans and procedures for safety requirements verification and potentially hazardous operations.
- Work closely with Systems, Software, and Test teams to address software safety considerations throughout the development lifecycle.
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field such as Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- At least 3 years of experience developing, creating, or testing C, C++, or embedded software and controls.
- At least 7 years of experience designing software to achieve product critical safety goals using MIL-STD-882E, ISO 26262, or equivalent safety standards.
- Experience with model-based software development techniques.
- Working experience with requirements management tools such as Cameo or DOORS.
- Understanding of electrical and mechanical hardware and the systems being controlled.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to travel up to 5%, primarily domestic with some international travel.
- Postgraduate degree in a STEM field such as Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Working knowledge of embedded software test development and software systems integration engineering.
- Experience with Agile software development methodologies.
- Defense industry experience.
- Ability to bring continuous improvement processes and methodologies to the position.
- This position requires the candidate to obtain a U.S. Security clearance.
- Non-U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance.
- Ability to climb on/off, work in, and work around military vehicles.
- Must be able to pass an ASR test (Anthropometric Size Requirement) for confined spaces.
- This position is 100% onsite in Sterling Heights, MI.
At Contract Professionals, Inc. (CPI), you’ll have the opportunity to work on challenging engineering and defense programs while building experience with leading organizations and advanced technologies. We support our professionals throughout their assignments and focus on creating opportunities that align with their skills and career goals.
Meet Your Recruiter
Jimmy Tallent
Technical Recruiter
As a proud U.S. Army veteran with an extensive 28-year service record, Jimmy Tallent dedicated two decades of his life to active duty and an additional eight years in the Army Reserve, contributing his time, talent and commitment to various vital aspects of military service. His journey has been diverse, spanning roles in aviation, transportation, and recruiting, allowing him to develop a versatile skill set and a deep understanding of the military landscape.
Originally hailing from the city of Chattanooga, TN, Jimmy embarked on his military career with a passion for service and a commitment to excellence. Throughout his tenure, he served in dynamic and challenging roles, which included the precision and expertise demanded by the aviation industry, the strategic logistics of transportation, and the interpersonal and leadership skills required in the recruiting field.
In addition to his rich military experience, he pursued and earned a degree in business management, further enhancing his knowledge and capabilities. With this academic achievement, coupled with his practical experience, positioned him as a professional with a comprehensive understanding of both military and business landscapes.
Today, Jimmy is excited to leverage his leadership, organizational, and strategic skills at Contract Professionals, Inc. Jimmy is driven by his commitment to excellence, his discipline instilled through years of military service, and his passion for overcoming challenges. He approaches every opportunity with the same dedication and integrity, which defined his military career.