Build systems that have to work.
Argent separates general navigation and task autonomy from protected authorization functions controlling lethal effects. The Weapons Safety Engineering team verifies that this separation remains intact across software updates, hardware faults, communications loss and adversarial conditions.
What you’ll do
- Perform system-safety analysis for weaponized autonomous platforms.
- Define independent authorization paths, inhibit logic and fail-safe behavior.
- Lead hazard reviews, fault-tree analysis and verification planning.
- Evaluate software and hardware changes for unintended cross-domain coupling.
- Support customer safety boards and operational release decisions.
Minimum qualifications
- B.S. in systems, electrical, mechanical, software or safety engineering.
- 8+ years in safety-critical aerospace, defense, robotics or weapons systems.
- Working knowledge of hazard analysis, fault trees, FMEA/FMECA and verification evidence.
- Active or obtainable U.S. Secret clearance.
Preferred qualifications
- Weapons-system safety, flight-safety or autonomous-system assurance experience.
- Background with independent safety monitors, formal methods or secure authorization systems.
- Experience presenting to government safety review boards.
Mission environment
Most work occurs in secure engineering spaces with periodic proving-ground and live-fire support.
Compensation & benefits
The estimated U.S. base salary range for this position is $242,000–$329,000. Actual compensation depends on experience, location, role scope and applicable differentials. Eligible employees receive comprehensive health coverage, retirement benefits, paid leave, continuing education support and Argent employee programs.
Equal opportunity
Argent Security is committed to building teams based on qualification, performance and mission need. We provide equal employment opportunity without regard to protected status under applicable law.