Senior Software Safety Engineer

Forterra develops autonomous systems and integrated technologies for complex mission environments. The company is seeking a Senior Software Safety Engineer to support the development and architectural design of safety-critical ground-based autonomous solutions, perform hazard and software safety analyses, and collaborate across engineering teams to ensure safe uncrewed ground vehicle operations.

Responsibilities:

• Work across Forterra to ensure software development processes include safety considerations into our autonomous vehicle systems from the ground up – focusing on defense applications which follow a MIL-STD-882E process
• Tackle the topics of functional safety, AI/machine learning, embedded systems and software development in a complex system environment
• Work to define software architecture, safety concepts and derive requirements from safety analyses
• Incorporate Model-based Safety solutioning across the Forterra ecosystem of software solutions
• Perform Hazard Analyses within a Model-based Safety environment
• Perform safety analyses such as:
• Software Functional Hazard Analysis (FHA)
• Software Failure Modes and Effect Analysis (FMEA)
• Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA)
• Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)
• Modes, States and Transitions Hazard Analysis, and
• Robotic Behavior/Capability Assessments
• Communicate design considerations and progress with respect to software safety across the engineering organization
• Develop and refine safety concepts including architectural design, safety mechanisms, and Level of Rigor. verification activities, to ensure robust safety performance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop test cases for safety-critical software
• Stay informed about industry trends and advancements in software safety
• Participate in trade studies and testing activities to ensure software requirements are met
• Participate in Systems Engineering Technical Reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, etc.)
• Participate in Software System Safety Technical Review Panel (SSSTRP), Working Groups and Level of Rigor Audits
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Software, Systems or related Engineering discipline, Computer Science, or a related technical field
• 5-10+ years of work experience as a Software Safety Engineer, System Safety engineer or related role focused on autonomous or safety critical systems
• Specific experience with MIL-STD 882E, JSSSEH, AOP-52 or a related software safety standards (e.g., DO-178C, ISO 26262)
• Specific experience with Software Development Processes such as ASPICE and coding standards (MISRA)
• Experience with managing requirements (Jama, Doors, Polarion) and issue tracking (JIRA)
• Familiar with the technical principles behind autonomous vehicles perception, prediction, path planning, and control
• Strong analytical skills in linear algebra, geometry, and probability
• Experience analyzing C/C++ software or other software based tools (e.g., SCADE, Simulink) developed for complex ecosystems such as RTOS, Complex Microprocessors, Hypervisors, etc
• Experience supporting and guiding teams through Unit Testing, SW Integration Testing, and Embedded SW Testin.g
• Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate complex engineering issues to a diverse team
• This position may require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance
• Master's Degree
• Software or Safety Certifications (ASPICE) or equivalent
• Experience with robotics, AI and/or machine learning
• Direct experience in the design and development of safety-critical software, autonomous vehicles or advanced ADAS applications