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Software Safety Engineer

Judge Group, Inc.
Fort Worth, TX Contractor
POSTED ON 4/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/18/2026
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Salary: $80.00 USD Hourly - $120.00 USD Hourly
Description:
Job Title: Senior Software Safety Engineer

Duration: 1 Year (possible extension or Perm)

Location: Fort Worth, TX

Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior Software Safety Engineer to support a high-profile military aircraft program. This role focuses on software system safety for complex, safety-critical avionics and aircraft subsystems, ensuring hazards are identified, assessed, and mitigated to acceptable risk levels across the full development lifecycle.

You will be part of a System Safety Team responsible for defining and executing system safety activities, collaborating closely with software, systems, test, suppliers, and government customers.

Responsibilities:
  • Execute software system safety activities across development, test, integration, and release cycles
  • Identify, analyze, and mitigate software-related hazards using qualitative and quantitative methods
  • Develop, maintain, and execute the System Safety Program Plan (SSPP)
  • Perform Functional Hazard Analysis (FHA), Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), and Software Hazard Analysis (SHA)
  • Provide safety expertise to software development, verification, and qualification teams
  • Lead safety efforts on contractual deliverables with high technical quality and schedule adherence
  • Coordinate safety activities with internal engineering teams, suppliers, leadership, and external customers
  • Author and review technical safety reports and compliance documentation
  • Mentor and guide junior safety engineers within the team


Required Qualifications & Skills
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Aerospace, Systems, Computer Science, Electrical, Mechanical, or Software Engineering)
  • 8 years of experience in safety-critical software design, development, testing, or analysis
  • Hands-on experience supporting flight-critical systems (Flight Controls, Engine Control, Fuel, Landing Gear, Displays, Stores Management, etc.)
  • Full lifecycle experience with system/software safety analyses, standards, and tools
  • Proven ability to lead technical efforts and interact with senior leadership and customers
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with cross-functional teams


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience implementing MIL-STD-882, ARP-4761, ARP-4754, DO-178, IEEE 1228, or ISO 26262
  • Safety-critical software architecture, coding, or test background
  • Software quality and compliance experience
  • Knowledge of FAA and military certification processes
  • Military or civilian flight experience
  • Experience with government or defense contracts
  • Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) exposure
  • Statistical analysis methods for safety assessments
  • Experience working with international suppliers or customers

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Salary : $80 - $120

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