Consulting Firm

Safety Critical Software Engineer

Consulting Firm

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Washington • District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • Lead the development of safety-critical software applications, ensuring full lifecycle ownership from concept to deployment.
  • Utilize modeling tools (e.g., Simulink or SCADE) for software design and translate models into efficient C/C++ implementations.
  • Generate and manage Level of Rigor artifacts to support adherence to safety compliance standards.
  • Collaborate closely with systems, testing, and development teams to identify, implement, and validate safety-related features.
  • Serve as a technical authority on safety-critical processes, contributing to design reviews and compliance audits.

Requirements

  • Work Authorization: U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents Only
  • 5+ years of experience in systems safety software engineering or a closely related field.
  • Strong background in safety-critical software development and tool-based modeling (Simulink, SCADE).
  • Proven ability to produce compliance documentation and artifacts tied to safety certification standards.
  • Demonstrated experience coordinating across engineering functions to integrate safety features.
  • Familiarity with ISO 26262 automotive safety standard.
  • Understanding of MIL-STD-882E and its application in safety engineering.
  • Experience working within ASIL-D environments and developing solutions that meet high-integrity requirements.
Benefits
  • Competitive Compensation – Salary aligned with experience and clearance level, plus performance-based bonuses.
  • Health & Wellness – Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; mental health resources; HSA/FSA options.
  • Retirement Planning – 401(k) with company match to help secure your future.
  • Paid Time Off – Generous PTO, federal holidays, and sick leave to balance work and life.
  • Professional Development – Reimbursement for certifications, conferences, and advanced training.
  • Cutting-Edge Work Environment – Access to advanced tools, technologies, and classified projects at the forefront of signal processing research.
  • Team Culture – Small, collaborative team setting with direct impact on project outcomes.
  • Career Growth – Clear paths for advancement and opportunities to move into leadership or specialized technical roles.
  • Security Perks – Roles requiring TS/SCI clearance come with stability and long-term project funding.
  • Work-Life Balance – Flexible scheduling options where mission requirements allow.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
CC++modeling toolsSimulinkSCADEsafety-critical software developmentcompliance documentationsafety certification standardsASIL-Dhigh-integrity requirements
Soft skills
collaborationtechnical authoritydesign reviewscompliance auditscoordination
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