Software Safety Engineer

The Software Safety Engineer - Junior will support the MSMAS contract in Huntsville, AL. The predominant function for the safety engineer will be to support hazard analysis for the Flight Software governing Artemis (SLS) and Human Landing Systems (HLS) programs. The Software Safety Engineer performs review and analysis of engineering design concepts, along with investigation and analysis of engineering data and software potentially affecting safe operation for stages of the vehicle as well as payloads. Additional tasks include integrated hazards analysis, providing safety inputs to software requirements/design/test and verification.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The candidate will support creating or reviewing Hazard Analysis Reports for Flight Software.


• The candidate will support assessing the completeness of engineering software requirements.


• The candidate will support assessing the completeness of engineering hazard analysis and corresponding definition of causes and controls as related to software.


• The candidate will learn to perform assessments of FMEA, Hazard Analysis, and FTA products provided by engineering.


• The candidate will support development and implementation of safety engineering approaches assuring compliance with NASA safety polices and standards for hardware and software.


• The engineer must be willing and able to collaborate with engineering organization.


• The engineer must be willing to be mentored by senior team members.


• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED:

This position has been posted at multiple levels (must meet minimum level indicated). Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

• This position requires US Citizenship due to the sensitivity of customer related information.


• Must have a bachelor's degree in the field of systems engineering, aerospace engineering, computer engineering, computer science, software engineering, or a software-related field.


• Must have 1 years of recent and related work experience.


• Must have basic understanding of software development and systems engineering functions.

DESIRED:

• Able to evaluate engineering for compliance with NASA-STD 7150.2x in accordance with NASA-STD 8739.8x.


• Familiarity with Mil-STD-882 and DO-178 Avionics Software Standard.

• Familiarity with complex electronics (e.g. ASICs, FPGAs) and programmable logic devices and their use in complex aerospace systems.

WORK LOCATION:

• This position offers a hybrid work schedule (3 days at MSFC).


• This position offers a 9/80 schedule, every other Friday off.


• This position may require some travel.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a national agency check, some positions require a clearance and will require an extensive background verification/check process.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen; some contracts require participation in periodic random drug and alcohol screening programs.

STANDARD BASTION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite.


• All of Bastion's employees must be team players.


• Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in written form, with internal and external customers.


• Able to follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives.


• Must have a strong work ethic and must be safety culture oriented.


• Must be organized with good time management skills.


• Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.


• Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time).


• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).


• Regular attendance in accordance with an established work schedule is critical.


• Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

BASTION BENEFITS:

Bastion offers a wide range of benefits for their full-time employees; medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits, life insurance, retirement 401k, vacation, sick pay, holidays, and flexible work schedules (when available). We also support career advancement through professional training and development.

ABOUT BASTION:

Bastion offers career opportunities with competitive benefits, exciting possibilities for advancement, and an exceptional work environment; the well-being of our employees is a priority, and our flexibility allows our employees a great work life balance. Our culture is based on strong business ethics, integrity, and professionalism. Our team members are known for their initiative and high-quality work. When it comes to our employees, we value, respect, and help them grow in their careers.

INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY:

At Bastion, we are passionate about our people and our safety culture. We are committed to a journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company, that philosophy fosters an environment of collaboration across cultures. Individual thoughts, opinions, and perspectives bring value and help us develop solutions for challenging problems, they make us more inventive, and more resilient.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Bastion participates in e-Verify.

This position qualifies for the internal Bastion Employee Referral Program as a "Critical to Fill" position.

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