Overview
Cooperidge Consulting Firm is seeking a Safety Critical Software Engineer - Lead to join a high-impact engineering team. In this role, you will drive the design and delivery of robust, compliant, and reliable safety-critical software systems. The position involves hands-on development, cross-functional coordination, and oversight of rigorous safety artifacts aligned with industry standards.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development of safety-critical software applications, ensuring full lifecycle ownership from concept to deployment.
- Utilize modeling tools (e.g., Simulink or SCADE) for software design and translate models into efficient C/C++ implementations.
- Generate and manage Level of Rigor artifacts to support adherence to safety compliance standards.
- Collaborate closely with systems, testing, and development teams to identify, implement, and validate safety-related features.
- Serve as a technical authority on safety-critical processes, contributing to design reviews and compliance audits.
Qualifications and Requirements
Work Authorization: U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents Only
Minimum Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in systems safety software engineering or a closely related field.
- Strong background in safety-critical software development and tool-based modeling (Simulink, SCADE).
- Proven ability to produce compliance documentation and artifacts tied to safety certification standards.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating across engineering functions to integrate safety features.
Preferred Experience
- Familiarity with ISO 26262 automotive safety standard.
- Understanding of MIL-STD-882E and its application in safety engineering.
- Experience working within ASIL-D environments and developing solutions that meet high-integrity requirements.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation - Salary aligned with experience and clearance level, plus performance-based bonuses.
- Health & Wellness - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; mental health resources; HSA/FSA options.
- Retirement Planning - 401(k) with company match to help secure your future.
- Paid Time Off - Generous PTO, federal holidays, and sick leave to balance work and life.
- Professional Development - Reimbursement for certifications, conferences, and advanced training.
- Cutting-Edge Work Environment - Access to advanced tools, technologies, and classified projects at the forefront of signal processing research.
- Team Culture - Small, collaborative team setting with direct impact on project outcomes.
- Career Growth - Clear paths for advancement and opportunities to move into leadership or specialized technical roles.
- Security Perks - Roles requiring TS/SCI clearance come with stability and long-term project funding.
- Work-Life Balance - Flexible scheduling options where mission requirements allow.
Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Other
Industries
- IT Services and IT Consulting