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Description Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.
Are you ready for your next career challenge? Leidos Defense Systems Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large‑scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions.
Leidos Defense is seeking a talented
Senior Software Safety Engineer
for our growing portfolio of Department of Defense and NASA programs. This opportunity is for someone looking to grow their existing software safety experience to take on expanding levels of responsibility across many exciting programs. With offices across the United States engaging in the defense, space, cyber and commercial fields, Leidos provides responsive, cost‑effective engineering, scientific and IT solutions. Leidos is well known for our people‑oriented culture, positive work environment, technical excellence, and resilient business ethics. Individuals with previous software safety experience are preferred.
Primary Responsibilities
Develop software safety plans and standards
Work with the customer system safety and software safety organizations
Collaborate with system safety to analyze systems for hazards
Develop software safety requirements, ensuring they are implemented and tested in the software systems
Work with suppliers to ensure supplier products and processes meet program software safety standards
Generate software safety assessment reports
Basic Qualifications
Must possess at least a Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent technical degree.
Must have 10+ years of relevant technical experience with a BS degree or 7+ years of experience with a MS degree.
Must demonstrate basic competency in real‑time safety or mission critical software systems development using languages such as C, C++, or Ada.
Proven experience with software safety standards including NASA Standards NASA‑STD‑8739.8B, NPR 7150.2D, NASA‑HDBK‑4008, MIL‑STD‑882E, AMCOM‑385‑17, MIL_HDK‑516C, RTCA DO‑178C, or ISO 26262.
Software safety experience on DoD and NASA programs is preferred. Experience in civil aviation, nuclear, automotive, or medical industries will also be considered.
Strong analytical skills along with a personal drive for detail and quality workmanship.
Must possess aptitude for the technical skills required for software safety, including understanding systems and the potential consequences of system failures.
Must demonstrate familiarity with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Good communication skills and proven leadership abilities with the capacity to influence technical outcomes.
Self‑motivated with strong attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.
Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or be willing to relocate to the Huntsville/ North Alabama area.
US Citizenship is required.
Candidate must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous software safety project leadership is preferred.
Additional Information Original Posting: October 28, 2025 Job will remain open for at least 3 days after the posting date. Pay Range: $104,650.00 – $189,175.00
About Leidos: Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit
www.leidos.com .
Pay and Benefits: Compensation packages include competitive base salary, health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave, and retirement benefits. For details, visit
Leidos Pay & Benefits .
Protecting Your Data: Leidos will never request payment-related information during any part of the application process. Reports of scams can be sent to LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com or reported to relevant authorities.
Commitment to Non‑Discrimination: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, disability, or any other legally protected status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Government Administration and IT Services and IT Consulting
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Senior Software Safety Engineer
role at
Leidos
6 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Description Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.
Are you ready for your next career challenge? Leidos Defense Systems Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large‑scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions.
Leidos Defense is seeking a talented
Senior Software Safety Engineer
for our growing portfolio of Department of Defense and NASA programs. This opportunity is for someone looking to grow their existing software safety experience to take on expanding levels of responsibility across many exciting programs. With offices across the United States engaging in the defense, space, cyber and commercial fields, Leidos provides responsive, cost‑effective engineering, scientific and IT solutions. Leidos is well known for our people‑oriented culture, positive work environment, technical excellence, and resilient business ethics. Individuals with previous software safety experience are preferred.
Primary Responsibilities
Develop software safety plans and standards
Work with the customer system safety and software safety organizations
Collaborate with system safety to analyze systems for hazards
Develop software safety requirements, ensuring they are implemented and tested in the software systems
Work with suppliers to ensure supplier products and processes meet program software safety standards
Generate software safety assessment reports
Basic Qualifications
Must possess at least a Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent technical degree.
Must have 10+ years of relevant technical experience with a BS degree or 7+ years of experience with a MS degree.
Must demonstrate basic competency in real‑time safety or mission critical software systems development using languages such as C, C++, or Ada.
Proven experience with software safety standards including NASA Standards NASA‑STD‑8739.8B, NPR 7150.2D, NASA‑HDBK‑4008, MIL‑STD‑882E, AMCOM‑385‑17, MIL_HDK‑516C, RTCA DO‑178C, or ISO 26262.
Software safety experience on DoD and NASA programs is preferred. Experience in civil aviation, nuclear, automotive, or medical industries will also be considered.
Strong analytical skills along with a personal drive for detail and quality workmanship.
Must possess aptitude for the technical skills required for software safety, including understanding systems and the potential consequences of system failures.
Must demonstrate familiarity with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Good communication skills and proven leadership abilities with the capacity to influence technical outcomes.
Self‑motivated with strong attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.
Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or be willing to relocate to the Huntsville/ North Alabama area.
US Citizenship is required.
Candidate must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous software safety project leadership is preferred.
Additional Information Original Posting: October 28, 2025 Job will remain open for at least 3 days after the posting date. Pay Range: $104,650.00 – $189,175.00
About Leidos: Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit
www.leidos.com .
Pay and Benefits: Compensation packages include competitive base salary, health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave, and retirement benefits. For details, visit
Leidos Pay & Benefits .
Protecting Your Data: Leidos will never request payment-related information during any part of the application process. Reports of scams can be sent to LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com or reported to relevant authorities.
Commitment to Non‑Discrimination: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, disability, or any other legally protected status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Government Administration and IT Services and IT Consulting
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