Torch Technologies, Inc. · 19 hours ago
Software Safety Engineer: Multiple levels
Torch Technologies is a 100% employee-owned company providing research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of Defense. They are seeking multiple Software Safety Engineers to support the identification, analysis, mitigation, and verification of software and firmware safety risks for critical defense systems.
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Responsibilities
Perform software and firmware safety analysis across the system lifecycle
Identify, assess, and document software safety hazards, risks, and mitigations
Support system safety activities for missile systems, radars, UAVs, C2BMC, and embedded platforms
Evaluate software compliance with safety, airworthiness, and program requirements
Analyze requirements, design, code, test, and operational data for safety impacts
Support development and maintenance of safety artifacts (hazard analyses, safety assessments, risk matrices)
Support verification and validation of software safety requirements and controls
Participate in safety reviews, audits, and program technical reviews
Collaborate with systems, software, firmware, test, IV&V, and quality teams
Document findings, recommendations, and risk assessments clearly and accurately
Qualification
Required
US Citizenship
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
0-12 years applicable software design engineering experience
Experience or academic background in software safety, system safety, software engineering, firmware, or embedded systems
Understanding of software development lifecycles and system safety principles
Ability to analyze complex technical systems and document safety findings
Active DoD security clearance or ability to obtain one
Preferred
Experience supporting DoD missile systems, THAAD, C2BMC, radar systems, UAVs, or similar platforms
Familiarity with safety and airworthiness standards such as MIL-STD-882, DO-178, ARP4754, or equivalent
Experience with software IV&V, software assurance, or mission assurance
Experience with embedded software and firmware safety
Benefits
ESOP participation
401(k) match and safe-harbor contribution
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Flexible spending accounts
Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts
EAP
Education assistance
Paid time off
Holidays
Company
Torch Technologies, Inc.
Founded in October 2002, Torch is a 100% employee-owned business headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$15.16M2012-02-09Seed· $3.01M
2011-12-31Debt Financing· $12.15M
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