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Software Safety Lead Engineer

Sterling Heights, MI 48310

Posted: 05/09/2025 Employment Type: Contract Industry: Software Engineer Job Number: 43158 Pay Rate: 67.00

Job Description

We are looking for a Software Safety Lead Engineer for a new Ground Combat Vehicle program. This person will be a primary interface between the Systems, Software, and Test teams for safety-related aspects of the vehicle software.

This position will require the candidate to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance)

This role requires being 100% onsite 

Responsibilities
  • Analyze and decompose system and software requirements to SW Criticality Indices per MIL-STD-882 and Joint Software System Engineering Handbook
  • Develops requirements and designs, assess implementations for hazard and causal factors to satisfy critical system safety objectives
  • Support system hazard analysis
  • Recommends safety criteria in system design, equipment, and procedures to mitigate or eliminate hazards
  • Create software sub-system architectures designs of features, functions, and algorithms for multiple electronic controllers
  • Reviews Software architecture and design for safety of electronics and software systems
  • Reviews Test Plans and Procedures for safety requirements verification and potential hazardous operations
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science degree in STEM Field: Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline/experience 
  • At least 3 years developing/creating/testing in C, C++, or embedded software and controls
  • At least 7 years of experience designing Software to achieve product critical safety goals using MIL-STD-882E, ISO 26262, or equivalent standards 
  • Experience with model-based software development techniques 
  • Working experience with requirements tools such as Cameo or Doors 
  • Understanding of electrical and mechanical hardware (the plant) under control
  • Ability to travel (mostly domestic, some international) up to 5%
  • Strong Communication, Interpersonal, and organizational skills
  • This position will require the candidate to be able to climb on/off, work in, and work around military vehicles is desired. Must be able to pass ASR test (Anthropometric Size Requirement for confined space)
Desired 
  • Post graduate degree of Science in STEM Field: Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline/experience 
  • Working knowledge of embedded software test development, and Software systems integration engineering
  • Experience with Agile software development methodology
  • Able to bring continuous improvement processes and methodologies
  • Experience with Defense Industry a plus.

Meet Your Recruiter

John Sabbagh
Recruiting Manager

John Sabbagh has over 10 years of recruiting experience. Starting his career as an Entry Level Recruiter at Panther, our candidates find him genuine and great resource to their career search!

Fun Fact: John is a sports fanatic, he plays in horseshoe and cornhole leagues and loves fantasy football.

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