Software Safety Engineer
The Opportunity:
Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact in Software System Safety? You understand your customer’s environment and how to develop the right systems for their mission. Your ability to translate real-world needs into technical specifications makes you an integral part of delivering a customer focused engineering solution.
As a software engineer on our team, you have the chance to provide research and technical support to senior-level DoD representatives on software system safety implementation and oversight for DoD weapon system acquisition programs. Work in a dynamic team environment of client and contract staff to leverage software experience in accomplishing software system safety tasks, typically as part of a larger system safety effort. Under direction of a senior software system safety expert, help execute comprehensive software system safety programs or individual tasks such as analysis of requirements, architecture, design, and code, and conduct in-depth safety-specific testing. Analyze data, develop written deliverables, and assist with presentation of results. Assist with review of client software system safety documents to verify compliance with requirements, policy, and guidance documents and document adequacy. Focus on completing client work in accordance with established plans and quality standards.
Join us. The world can’t wait.
You Have:
1+ years of experience in a professional work environment, including developing and debugging multi-threaded or real-time embedded software
Knowledge of operating systems and compiler technology
Ability to analyze, research, assess, and organize technical data into cohesive and clear technical reports and presentations
Ability to organize, schedule, and facilitate technical meetings and working groups
Secret clearance
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Software Engineering
Nice If You Have:
Experience with software engineering and safety, including tools and methods for software requirements, design, safety analysis, testing, and maintenance of software
Experience with computer science and engineering, software safety, software contribution to system risk, [including Software Criticality determination and Level of Rigor application
Experience with the Joint Software Systems Safety Engineering Handbook (JSSSEH) and JSSSEH Implementation Guide
Experience in a software development environment and using tools, including Eclipse, Microsoft Visual Studio, or Rational Software
Experience with FPGAs, PLDs, and firmware development
Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
Master's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.
Create Your Career:
Grow With Us
Your growth matters to us—that’s why we offer a variety of ways for you to develop your career. With professional and leadership development opportunities like upskilling programs, tuition reimbursement, mentoring, and firm-sponsored networking, you can chart a unique and fulfilling career path on your own terms.
A Place Where You Belong
Diverse perspectives cultivate collective ingenuity. Booz Allen’s culture of respect, equity, and opportunity means that, here, you are free to bring your whole self to work. With an array of business resource groups and other opportunities for connection, you’ll build your community in no time.
Support Your Well-Being
Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellness programs with HSA contributions, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a generous 401(k) match, and more. With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedules and remote and hybrid locations, we’ll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life—at work and at home.
Your Candidate Journey
At Booz Allen, we know our people are what propel us forward, and we value relationships most of all. Here, we’ve compiled a list of resources so you’ll know what to expect as we forge a connection with you during your journey as a candidate with us.
Compensation
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $49,800.00 to $102,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees.
Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.
- If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
- If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.
EEO Commitment
We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
