Torch Technologies, Inc. · 11 hours ago
Software Safety Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Redstone Arsenal, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
12+ years expTorch Technologies is a 100% employee-owned company providing research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government. They are seeking a Software Safety Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME) to ensure software safety and compliance for various defense systems, focusing on risk identification, analysis, and mitigation throughout the system lifecycle.
AerospaceAutomotiveComputerElectronicsInformation TechnologyNational SecurityRoboticsSoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
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
Leads software safety analysis efforts for subsystems or functions
Interfaces directly with program teams and customers
Mentors junior engineers and supports cross-program safety activities
Provides technical leadership in software safety and risk management
Defines safety strategies, processes, and best practices across programs
Supports major system reviews, certification efforts, and customer engagements
Advises program leadership on software safety and mission risk
Qualification
Required
US Citizenship
Master's degree in computer science, a related field or equivalent experience
12 or more years applicable progressively complex software design engineering experience. Relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree
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 secret clearance
Preferred
Experience supporting DoW 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.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$15.16M2012-02-09Seed· $3.01M
2011-12-31Debt Financing· $12.15M
Leadership Team
Bill Roark
Co-Founder
Darryl Trousdale
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