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Software System Safety Engineer III

Greater Seattle Area, US💼 Full-time💰 $121,023–$121,023🗓 2026-08-06 → 2026-09-26

Core

Mentor engineers in developing safety-critical embedded software to avoid hazards in rockets, ground systems, and space destinations.

Role type

Senior System Safety Engineer (Software)

Builds

Safety-critical software systems for reusable space vehicles and ground infrastructure

Domain

Aerospace / Spaceflight / Embedded Systems

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Embedded software development, Safety analysis, Compliance auditing, Risk characterization, Requirements identification, Process review, Safety process championing

Preferred skills

Object-oriented software development, Model-based engineering, Formal methods, STPA safety process, Regulatory compliance assessment

Technologies

NASA-STD-8739.8A, FAA Part 450.141, MIL-STD-882, RCC 319-19, IEC 61508, RTCA DO-178C, ISO 26262

Responsibilities

Mentor engineers on safety-critical software development, Review software processes, Perform safety analysis and identify requirements, Audit program compliance to safety objectives, Perform risk characterization of open problems, Champion safety culture

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship

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