Huntsville, AL, USA | Full Time

Position Description Summary

APT Research is hiring a Junior Software Safety Analyst to perform independent safety analysis in support of the CH-47 CARGO Program Office on Redstone Arsenal, AL in Huntsville, AL.

APT is an employee-owned engineering services company specializing in conducting safety analyses for the U.S. Government. APT offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities that match your professional development interest, and excellent benefits including being voted as the best place for working parents. Our employees are owners, each share in the commitment to deliver safe, reliable, and innovative Analysis, Planning, & Test Solutions and services that exceed expectations, build employee pride of ownership, and optimize shareholder value.

Tasks include (but are not limited to):

• Perform tasks focused on the development of software safety analysis, test, and contribution to potential safety risk

• Identifying, documenting, and tracking resolution of software safety requirements and changes

• Perform peer reviews of software safety documentation and analyses including, but not limited to, Safety Assessment Reports (SAR), Hazard Tracking System, etc.

• Review software and system test (STP, STD, STR) documentation for inclusion in software system safety related requirements and assess test data to verify/validate system safety requirements

• Developing and coordinating presentations for required technical review boards and internal change boards

  Required Experience/Education:

• ABET accredited BS degree in Engineering or Computer Science, or similar degree field

• Two to Five (2-5) years of professional or operational experience in safety engineering

• Working knowledge of software development standards, safety principles, regulations, and practices including experience carrying out hazard control techniques as well as conducting risk analysis on DOD aviation systems

• Working knowledge of MIL-STD-882E, RTCA DO-178B/C and supplements, RTCA DO-254, RTCA DO-278A, JSSEH, AMCOM Regulation 385-17, SAE ARP 4761, or similar safety standards

• Ability to travel up to 10%

• US Citizenship required

  Security Clearance Requirement:

• An active secret security clearance is required.

  Preferred Experience:

• Identify, document, and track resolution of software safety requirements and changes

• Develop Safety Assessment Reports (SAR), Functional Hazard Analysis (FHA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), etc.

• Performing peer review analysis of code written in programming languages, such as C++ or Ada

• Experience in a DOD environment

• Local to Huntsville, AL area

  Essential Job Functions:

  Work Environment:

• Work will be performed in a hybrid environment, including telework and on-site at Cargo Project Office on Redstone Arsenal.

• Requires in-person attendance at weekly project-related meetings

• Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate, and timely communication, both verbally and written

• Ability to interact professionally with coworkers, management, and customers

  Travel Requirements:

• Requires ability to travel up to 10%

  Physical Requirements:

• Requires sitting for extended periods of time at a workstation / desk

  Other Essential Functions:

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgement

• Work attire must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk / hazard to the employee or others

  EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled

  APT Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address, hr@apt-research.com and/or phone number (256.327.3373) to contact us about your interest in employment with APT Research, Inc.

  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. APT Research, Inc. participates in E-Verify.