What are the responsibilities and job description for the SOFTWARE SYSTEMS SAFETY position at MIKEL?
MIKEL invests in people and technology – empowering the creative process, building responsive relationships, and propelling innovative solutions from conception to completion for the U.S. Navy. MIKEL is a small woman owned business that has been providing Undersea Warfare Solutions to the Department of Defense since the company’s inception in 1999.
Be a part of our dynamic team whose solutions and services enable the Navy to solve their toughest problems and meet their mission requirements. We have undersea operations experience, combined with engineering and specific subject matter expertise, that provides an in-depth understanding of the problem and a novel, innovative and cost-effective solution. MIKEL is committed to providing an environment that challenges its employees to use and advance their skills and knowledge to provide solutions that exceed customer expectations.
- Perform software system safety analyses IAW MIL-STD-882E and Joint Software System Safety Engineering Handbook , focusing on the identification and mitigation of hazards related to software in submarine combat and weapons systems
- Lead and contribute to Hazard Analyses (PHA, SHA, SSHA, O&SHA) with an emphasis on software behavior in fault and edge conditions
- Develop and maintain Software Safety Assessments (SSA) , Safety Verification Plans , Test Reports , and Safety Case Reports
- Support interface control documentation , ensuring integration of software with navigation, fire control, weapons launch, and sensor systems adheres to safety requirements
- Review and validate software architecture and design artifacts for safety-critical behavior and potential failure modes
- Collaborate with systems, software, hardware, and test engineers to establish safety requirements , traceability, and mitigation strategies
- Ensure compliance with Navy cybersecurity and Risk Management Framework (RMF) safety-related controls as applicable
- U.S. Citizenship required ; must have or be able to obtain an active DoD Secret security clearance
- Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline
- 3 years of experience in software or system safety engineering on DoD platforms
- Working knowledge of MIL-STD-882E , Navy SSPs , and combat/weapons system integration
- Familiarity with real-time embedded software , safety-critical control systems, and naval combat system architecture Strong analytical, technical writing, and communication skills
- Experience with submarine combat systems , fire control , Tactical Tomahawk , Mk 48 ADCAP torpedoes , or other underwater weapons platforms
- Experience using safety analysis tools, or formal methods in safety
- Working knowledge of Navy-specific platforms such as AN/BYG-1 , A-RCI , or VPM
- Experience with Navy development environments and test facilities
- Certification in system safety or functional safety (e.g., TÜV, CSSLP)
Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance or higher is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
