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. or Permanent 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

RequirementsMinimum 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

Experience collaborating across engineering disciplines

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

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