Senior Software Safety Engineer

Job Description:

• Contribute to development and architectural design for prototypes and safety-critical ground-based autonomous solutions
• Perform quantitative and qualitative hazard identification, evaluation, and control analyses based on the Software System Safety Program Plan and Software Development Plan
• Ensure software development processes incorporate safety considerations into autonomous vehicle systems for defense applications following MIL-STD-882E
• Address functional safety, AI/machine learning, embedded systems, and software development in complex system environments
• Define software architecture and safety concepts, and derive requirements from safety analyses
• Incorporate Model-based Safety solutioning across Forterra’s software ecosystem
• Perform hazard analyses within a Model-based Safety environment
• Perform Software FHA, FMEA, FMECA, FTA, Modes/States/Transitions Hazard Analysis, and Robotic Behavior/Capability Assessments
• Communicate software safety design considerations and progress across the engineering organization
• Develop and refine safety concepts, including architectural design, safety mechanisms, and Level of Rigor verification activities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop test cases for safety-critical software
• Stay informed about industry trends and advancements in software safety
• Participate in trade studies and testing activities to verify software requirements
• Participate in Systems Engineering Technical Reviews, including SRR, PDR, and CDR
• Participate in Software System Safety Technical Review Panels, working groups, and Level of Rigor audits
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Software, Systems, or related Engineering discipline, Computer Science, or related technical field; Master’s degree preferred
• 5–10+ years of work experience as a Software Safety Engineer, System Safety Engineer, or related role focused on autonomous or safety-critical systems
• Specific experience with MIL-STD-882E, JSSSEH, AOP-52, or related software safety standards such as DO-178C or ISO 26262
• Experience with software development processes such as ASPICE and coding standards such as MISRA
• Experience managing requirements using Jama, DOORS, or Polarion
• Experience with issue tracking using JIRA
• Familiarity with autonomous vehicle perception, prediction, path planning, and control
• Strong analytical skills in linear algebra, geometry, and probability
• Experience analyzing C/C++ software or software-based tools such as SCADE or Simulink
• Experience with complex ecosystems such as RTOS, complex microprocessors, and hypervisors
• Experience supporting and guiding teams through unit testing, software integration testing, and embedded software testing
• Strong communication skills and ability to communicate complex engineering issues to a diverse team
• Software or safety certifications such as ASPICE or equivalent preferred
• Experience with robotics, AI, and/or machine learning preferred
• Direct experience designing and developing safety-critical software, autonomous vehicles, or advanced ADAS applications preferred
• 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 you and your dependents
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a winter break in December
• 20 days accrued PTO per year
• 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%