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Forterra · 1 week ago

Senior System Safety Engineer, Defense Systems

Clarksburg, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$130K/yr - $175K/yr

5+ years exp

Forterra is a leading provider of autonomous systems for ground-based movement, focused on building systems that protect front-line soldiers. The Senior System Safety Engineer will drive efforts in the development of safety-critical autonomous systems, identifying and mitigating potential hazards within applications of autonomy solutions.

Defense & Space

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Work across Forterra to design safety 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 safety architecture, safety concepts and derive requirements from safety analyses

Perform safety analyses such as: Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA), 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 system safety across the engineering organization

Incorporate Hazard Analyses into a Model-based Safety environment

Develop and refine safety concepts including architectural design, safety mechanisms, and verification activities, to ensure robust safety performance

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop test cases for safety-critical hardware and software

Provide technical guidance, training, and mentorship to system safety engineers and cross-functional teams on safety engineering principles and best practices

Stay informed about industry trends and advancements in defense safety

Participate in trade studies and testing activities to ensure safety requirements are met

Participate in Systems Engineering Technical Reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, etc.)

Participate in System Safety Working Groups (SSWG)

Qualification

System Safety EngineeringMIL-STD-882EHazard Analysis TechniquesProbabilistic Risk AnalysisAI/Machine LearningModel-Based Systems EngineeringTechnical GuidanceCommunication SkillsCollaboration Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Systems or related Engineering discipline, Computer Science, or a related technical field; Master's Degree Preferred

5+ years of work experience as a System Safety engineer or related role focused on autonomous or safety critical systems

Specific experience with MIL-STD 882E or a related or similar functional safety standards (e.g., ARP 4754/4761, ISO 26262, UL 4600, IEC 61508, IEC 62304)

Experience with Probabilistic Risk Analysis (PRA) techniques

Knowledge of reviewing and applying supplier Safety Manuals

Familiar with mathematical and engineering principles and methods used to design safety critical systems

Experience with robotics, AI and/or machine learning

Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate complex engineering issues to a diverse team

Preferred

Graduate Safety Professional (GSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Associate Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP) or Functional Safety Certification

Experience with SysML modeling and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools (Cameo, Medini Analyze)

Experience with managing requirements (Jama, Doors, Polarion) and issue tracking (JIRA)

Direct experience in the design and development of autonomous vehicles or advanced ADAS applications

Benefits

Premium Healthcare Benefits: Three plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan, with Forterra covering 80% of the plan premium for you and your dependents.

Basic Life/AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance plans 100% covered by Forterra, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.

Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a winter break in December.

Competitive paid time off (PTO) offering 20 days accrued per year.

A minimum of 7 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth/adoption.

$9k annual tuition reimbursement or professional development stipend.

Fully stocked beverage refrigerators with all the Celsius your little heart desires.

401(k) retirement savings plan, including traditional, Roth 401(k), and after-tax deferral with company match up to 4%.