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Safety Critical Software Engineer

Company: Cooperidge Consulting Firm

Location: Washington, DC

Posted on: December 11

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.

In this role you will:

  • 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

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
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