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Our mission is to build the foundational platforms that enable an intelligent ecosystem to coordinate, adapt, and execute with speed and precision even in the uncertainty and disruption of modern conflict. In an era marked by rapid technological change and evolving threats, we design for flexibility, survivability, and operational dominance.\n\nForterra delivers weapons, sensors, and battlefield effects through integrated autonomous networks reaching operational areas faster, safer, and without placing human lives at risk. Our systems operate with distributed control, dynamic routing, and real-time responsiveness, enabling sustained advantage across complex mission environments.\n\nAbout the role\n\nAt Forterra, we're developing the future for Ground Based Autonomy. Forterra is seeking a Senior Software Safety Engineer to join our Safety team and drive efforts in the development of safety-critical autonomous systems. This role is crucial in evolving our Software Development Assurance process, focused on advanced technologies to support our safety assured solutions.\n\nAs a Senior Software Safety Engineer, you will be a part of the Core Systems & System Safety team. Our Team is responsible for architecting systems which support safety-critical functions, establishing development methodologies for new technologies, and applying cutting edge hazard analysis techniques.\n\nAs part of an experienced multi-disciplinary team, you will contribute to expanding ground based autonomous operational and functional capabilities. Your professional experience in software engineering and system safety will further strengthen the team's ability to support the Warfighter. You will collaborate with members from other groups within Forterra to ensure the safety of innovative solutions for uncrewed ground vehicle operation\n\nWhat you'll do\n\nIn your role as a Senior Software Safety Engineer, you will contribute to the development and architectural design supporting the delivery of prototypes and safety-critical ground based autonomous solutions. You will be responsible for performing analyses for hazard identification, evaluation and control using quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques based on the Software System Safety Program Plan and Software Development Plan. You will:\n\nWork across Forterra to ensure software development processes include safety considerations into our autonomous vehicle systems from the ground up – focusing on defense applications which follow a MIL-STD-882E process.\n\nTackle the topics of functional safety, AI/machine learning, embedded systems and software development in a complex system environment.\n\nWork to define software architecture, safety concepts and derive requirements from safety analyses.\n\nIncorporate Model-based Safety solutioning across the Forterra ecosystem of software solutions.\n\nPerform Hazard Analyses within a Model-based Safety environment.\n\nPerform safety analyses such as:\n\nSoftware Functional Hazard Analysis (FHA),\n\nSoftware Failure Modes and Effect Analysis (FMEA),\n\nFailure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA),\n\nFault Tree Analysis (FTA),\n\nModes, States and Transitions Hazard Analysis, and\n\nRobotic Behavior/Capability Assessments\n\nCommunicate design considerations and progress with respect to software safety across the engineering organization.\n\nDevelop and refine safety concepts including architectural design, safety mechanisms, and Level of Rigor. verification activities, to ensure robust safety performance.\n\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to develop test cases for safety-critical software.\n\nStay informed about industry trends and advancements in software safety.\n\nParticipate in trade studies and testing activities to ensure software requirements are met.\n\nParticipate in Systems Engineering Technical Reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, etc.).\n\nParticipate in Software System Safety Technical Review Panel (SSSTRP), Working Groups and Level of Rigor Audits.\n\nOther duties as assigned.\n\nMinimum Qualifications\n\nBachelor’s degree in Electrical, Software, Systems or related Engineering discipline, Computer Science, or a related technical field; Master's Degree Preferred.\n\n5-10+ years of work experience as a Software Safety Engineer, System Safety engineer or related role focused on autonomous or safety critical systems.\n\nSpecific experience with MIL-STD 882E, JSSSEH, AOP-52 or a related software safety standards (e.g., DO-178C, ISO 26262).\n\nSpecific experience with Software Development Processes such as ASPICE and coding standards (MISRA).\n\nExperience with managing requirements (Jama, Doors, Polarion) and issue tracking (JIRA).\n\nFamiliar with the technical principles behind autonomous vehicles perception, prediction, path planning, and control.\n\nStrong analytical skills in linear algebra, geometry, and probability.\n\nExperience analyzing C/C++ software or other software based tools (e.g., SCADE, Simulink) developed for complex ecosystems such as RTOS, Complex Microprocessors, Hypervisors, etc.\n\nExperience supporting and guiding teams through Unit Testing, SW Integration Testing, and Embedded SW Testin.g\n\nStrong communication skills and the ability to communicate complex engineering issues to a diverse team.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nSoftware or Safety Certifications (ASPICE) or equivalent.\n\nExperience with robotics, AI and/or machine learning.\n\nDirect experience in the design and development of safety-critical software, autonomous vehicles or advanced ADAS applications.\n\nUS Salary Range\n\n $135,000 - $175,000\nLocation\nRemote with up to 25% travel required.\nThe salary range for this role is an estimate and is based on a wide variety of compensation factors. The salary offered to candidates will vary based on a variety of factors including (but not limited to) relevant work experience, education, specialized training, critical expertise, training, and more. Equity in Forterra is included in most of our full-time, high-demand roles and is therefore considered part of Forterra’s overall compensation package. In addition to base salary and equity, Forterra offers competitive benefits for full-time employees including:\n\nPremium Healthcare Benefits: Three plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan, with Forterra covering 80% of the plan premium for you and your dependents. \n\nBasic Life/AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance plans 100% covered by Forterra, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.\n\nExtremely generous company holiday calendar including a winter break in December.\n\nCompetitive paid time off (PTO) offering 20 days accrued per year.\n\nA minimum of 7 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth/adoption. \n\nA $9k annual tuition reimbursement or professional development stipend.\n\nFully stocked beverage refrigerators with all the Celsius your little heart desires. \n\n401(k) retirement savings plan, including traditional, Roth 401(k), and after-tax deferral with company match up to 4%.\n\nYour recruiter will be able to share more information about our salary and benefits offering during the hiring process.\n\nCLEARANCE ELIGIBILITY - This position may require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance. For more information about U.S. Security Clearances: click here.  \n\nForterra is an equal-opportunity employer, providing and promoting equal employment opportunity in all personnel practices. Forterrans are unique, talented individuals who are united through a shared passion to deliver autonomous systems that enable national resilience and a robust supply chain. \n\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran and disability status, and criminal history, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.\n\nForterra is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.\n\nTo see Forterra’s candidate data privacy policy, please visit Forterra Legal | Job Applicant Privacy Notice. \n\nOriginally posted on Himalayas","description_format":"text","description_chars":8268,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":5,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Equity","Life insurance","Parental leave","Professional development","Retirement plans"],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"United States","iso":"US","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Artificial Intelligence","Cybersecurity","Transportation & Logistics"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-11T11:29:15Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":2,"expected_fill_days":35,"reasons":["seen:2","win:early"],"computed_at":"2026-10-14T06:34:16Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":175000,"is_top_pay":false},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/forterra-senior-software-safety-engineer","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/forterra-senior-software-safety-engineer.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-14T12:30:47Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":15274,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-10-15T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":1960105},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=1960105"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fforterra-senior-software-safety-engineer"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fforterra-senior-software-safety-engineer"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fforterra-senior-software-safety-engineer"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/forterra-senior-software-safety-engineer\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fforterra-senior-software-safety-engineer"}]}