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Position Title: Software Safety Engineer - Advanced Programs
Location: Troy, MI, United States
Category: Engineering
Job Type: Full-Time
Country: United States
State: MI
City: Troy
Remote Work Options: On-Site
Security Clearance Required: Ability to obtain security clearance
Career Level: Mid-Career
Requisition ID: 15110742
Date Posted: Nov 20, 2024
Description: About the Role Software Safety Engineer for Advanced Programs will design and develop software for our future products. Join a dynamic group of software and controls engineers responsible for software solutions for the world's premier land-based combat vehicles.
Company Information General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.
What We Offer Whether you are starting your career or an experienced professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is impactful and built for you.
- Healthcare including medical, dental, vision
- Competitive base pay
- 401k Match (6%)
- 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off)
- On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment
- Onsite Cafeteria, Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track
Responsibilities to Anticipate for this Role - 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
Qualifications Sought - 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 QT 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
Additional Information / Desired Experience 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 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)- 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
- Experience with Defense Industry a plus.
- Able to bring continuous improvement processes and methodologies
GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education/training background, in addition to local market comparableandbusiness considerations when extending an offer.
Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance. At General Dynamics Land Systems, we strive to be champions who drive diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to our values and beliefs to provide a healthy and secure working environment that empowers team members to build careers that reward. We are focused on supporting an inclusive company that recognizes the value in creating a dynamic team that is diverse.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
About the Role Software Safety Engineer for Advanced Programs will design and develop software for our future products. Join a dynamic group of software and controls engineers responsible for software solutions for the world's premier land-based combat vehicles.
Company Information General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.
What We Offer Whether you are starting your career or an experienced professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is impactful and built for you.
- Healthcare including medical, dental, vision
- Competitive base pay
- 401k Match (6%)
- 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off)
- On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment
- Onsite Cafeteria, Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track
Responsibilities to Anticipate for this Role - 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
Qualifications Sought - 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 QT 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
Additional Information / Desired Experience 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 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)- 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
- Experience with Defense Industry a plus.
- Able to bring continuous improvement processes and methodologies
GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education/training background, in addition to local market comparableandbusiness considerations when extending an offer.
Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance. At General Dynamics Land Systems, we strive to be champions who drive diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to our values and beliefs to provide a healthy and secure working environment that empowers team members to build careers that reward. We are focused on supporting an inclusive company that recognizes the value in creating a dynamic team that is diverse.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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