Staff Software Safety Engineer at Forterra

• Job Location Arlington, VA
• Seniority Mid-Senior Level
• Type Full-time

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Description

About Forterra At Forterra, we are unleashing autonomy at scale to transform the battlefield.

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.

Forterra 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.

About The Role Forterra is seeking an experienced Safety Software Engineer to join our team and support the development of safety-critical software for defense and autonomous vehicle systems.

This role will spearhead efforts in ensuring that software for unmanned and autonomous ground platforms meets rigorous defense and automotive safety standards.

You will play a key role in applying structured safety processes to software-intensive systems, ensuring compliance with both military and autonomy-related standards.