Software Safety Engineer Job at IronMountain Solutions, Huntsville, AL

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  • IronMountain Solutions
  • Huntsville, AL

Job Description

Software Safety Engineer

Work Location:  Huntsville, AL

Schedule:  Full Time

IronMountain Solutions is searching for a Software Safety Engineer to support a customer located in Huntsville, AL. An ideal candidate for this position must be able to work independently, often acting without direct supervision, be self-motivated, and able to build strong relationships across multiple project offices with all levels of Government employees.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

  • Perform software and firmware safety analysis across the system lifecycle.
  • Identify, assess, and document software safety hazards, risks, and mitigations.
  • Support system safety activities for identified Government defense technologies, such as radars, airframes, command and control systems amongst others.
  • Evaluate software compliance with safety, airworthiness, and program requirements.
  • Analyze requirements, design, code, test, and operational data for safety impacts.
  • Support development and maintenance of safety artifacts (hazard analyses, safety assessments, risk matrices).
  • Support verification and validation of software safety requirements and controls.
  • Participate in safety reviews, audits, and program technical reviews.
  • Collaborate with systems, software, firmware, test, IV&V, and quality teams.
  • Document findings, recommendations, and risk assessments clearly and accurately.
  • Lead software safety analysis activities for assigned subsystems and functional areas.
  • Engage directly with program teams and customers to support safety objectives and clarify requirements.
  • Provide technical leadership in software safety, hazard analysis, and risk‑management practices.
  • Support major system reviews, certification activities, and customer-facing safety engagements.
  • Advise program leadership on software safety considerations, mission risk, and mitigation approaches.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use tools or controls; normal physical activity (reach with hands and arms; climb stairs); and communicate effectively with all levels of employees and leadership. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 25 pounds.

Required Qualifications and Competencies

  • Education - Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline.
  • Background in software safety, system safety, software engineering, firmware, or embedded systems (academic or professional).
  • Strong understanding of software development processes, lifecycle methodologies, and system safety principles.
  • Proven ability to evaluate complex technical systems and clearly document safety analyses and findings.
  • Demonstrated analytical skills and sound risk‑based decision‑making.
  • High attention to detail, particularly in safety‑critical environments.
  • Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
  • Effective collaborator across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
  • Consistent sound judgment and strong commitment to mission and personnel safety. attention to detail in safety-critical environments.
  • Clear technical writing and communication skills.
  • Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Sound judgment and commitment to mission and personnel safety.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in computer science or related discipline, or equivalent professional experience. At least 10 years of progressively complex systems engineering experience, including integration of advanced hardware–software systems.
  • Experience supporting Department of War systems
  • Experience with software IV&V, software assurance, or mission assurance.
  • Experience with embedded software and firmware safety.
  • Familiarity with safety and airworthiness including but not limited to standards such as MIL-STD-882, DO-178, ARP4754, or equivalent. 

Required Travel: 10%

Clearance Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance is required. Per federal requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this level of clearance.

IronMountain Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office

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