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Talent Depot

Safety Critical Software Engineer - Lead

Talent Depot, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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Job Description Now Hiring: Safety Critical Software Engineer - Lead

Location:

Washington, DC (Hybrid - minimum 3 days on-site per week)

Type:

Full-Time

Experience Level:

Mid-Senior (5+ years)

Work Authorization:

U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents only

Recruiting From:

Anywhere in the United States

Relocation Assistance:

Available

Posted by Talent Depot on behalf of our client

About the Role

Talent Depot is seeking a Safety Critical Software Engineer - Lead to join a high-impact engineering team. In this role, you will lead the design, development, and deployment of safety-critical software systems. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, experience with compliance documentation, and a passion for cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities Lead the development of safety-critical software applications from concept through deployment Use modeling tools such as Simulink or SCADE to design software and translate models into efficient C/C++ implementations Create and manage Level of Rigor artifacts to support safety compliance Collaborate with systems, testing, and development teams to implement and validate safety-related features Act as a technical authority in safety-critical processes, participating in design reviews and audits Requirements Minimum Qualifications

5+ years of experience in safety-critical software engineering or a related field Proficiency with Simulink or SCADE modeling tools Strong knowledge of safety certification standards and artifact generation Experience collaborating across engineering disciplines Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with ISO 26262 automotive safety standard Understanding of MIL-STD-882E and its application in safety engineering Experience developing solutions within ASIL-D or other high-integrity environments