Software Systems Safety Engineer (AEGIS BMD)

Bachelor's degree in CS, science or engineering. Experience may substitute for degree, but at least an Associate's degree is required.Minimum 5 years coding and testing experience with object-oriented programming in languages such as C++, Ada, Java. Experience with MIL-STD-882 system safety engineering and AEGIS/AEGIS BMD testing is a big plus, but not required.Good communications and analytical skills; working knowledge of computer systems and integrated software application programs (Microsoft Office) is required.Must be a U.S. Citizen. Position will require the ability to pass and maintain a DoD Security Clearance; active Secret clearance is strongly preferred. Job Description : Provide technical expertise to the AEGIS BMD Safety Program. Perform a range of software system safety analyses and hazard assessments. Review existing code and identify problems that could lead to combat system mishaps. Propose fixes to mitigate identified safety hazards. Work with system programmers and test engineers to witness and conduct software safety testing; Develop safety documentation and presentation materials for safety review board meetings; Conduct software safety evaluations and investigations. Review and provide safety comments relative to adequacy of various system safety program documentation such as the System Safety Program Plan, Preliminary Hazards Analysis, System Hazards Analysis, Sub-system Hazards Analysis and the Operating and Support Hazards Analysis. Review Computer Program Change Requests (CPCRs), Software Trouble Reports (STRs), Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), and the like, for safety impact.Establish or maintain databases as needed for hazard tracking status. Support and/or conduct test activities, design reviews, and safety assessments of hardware/software trouble reports. Prepare and deliver MIL-STD-882 safety analyses, comprehensive technical data packages and supporting presentations for review by senior level safety review boards. : : EOE M/F/D/V