Software Safety Engineer

Location: Bucharest, Romania

Thales is a global technology leader trusted by governments, institutions, and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges. From quantum applications and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and 6G innovation, our solutions empower critical decisions rooted in human intelligence. Operating at the forefront of defence and security, aerospace and space, cybersecurity and digital identity, we’re driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust.

In Romania, we are advancing innovation through software engineering, research and development, delivering solutions in key markets in which Thales Group operates. Our engineers design, develop and integrate solutions that impact global industries – from fully operational systems and subsystems for naval warfare and maritime security operations, to air traffic management systems, satellite-based solutions, tactical indoor simulations, identity and biometric technologies and more.

Job Summary:

The Software Safety Engineer will design and develop the Software Integrity Manager (SWIM), a web-based application for capturing and managing compliance data against software safety standards such as DO-178C and IEC 61508. This role requires strong software development skills (preferably Java) and the ability to collaborate with stakeholders to deliver a reliable, user-friendly, and standards-compliant solution.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop the SWIM web application (backend and frontend).
• Collaborate with UK SMEs to define architecture and requirements.
• Implement phased workflows aligned with safety lifecycle stages.
• Ensure compliance with safety-critical standards (DO-178C, IEC 61508).
• Develop database integration, reporting, and export functionality.
• Host and maintain the application in secure environments.
• Provide documentation, compliance evidence, and user support.

Must-have Skills:

• 3+ years of experience in software development.
• Proficiency in at least one of: C, C++, Java (preferred), Python, Rust.
• Experience with web application development (server-side and client-side).
• Knowledge of databases and data integration.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Nice-to-have Skills:

• Familiarity with safety standards (DO-178C, IEC 61508).
• Experience with requirements management tools (Polarion, DOORS).
• Knowledge of secure hosting environments.
• Experience with scripting (Python, Bash).

Languages & Mobility:

• English – mandatory;
• French – nice to have
• Mobility: Occasional travel to the UK for workshops and reviews.

Your career at Thales:

Future opportunities will allow you to discover other domains or sites. You will be able to evolve and grow your competences in different areas:

• Room and attention to personal development.
• Build your talents in another domain of Thales Group, discovering new products, new customers, new country or go to a more complex Solutiom
• Choose between a technical expertise or a leadership path.
• Build an international career within a leading Engineering Group.
• Work for different Thales domains & entities.

Your immediate benefits:

• 24 holiday days a year
• Benefit Online
• A good work-life balance which includes flexible working hours
• A comprehensive compensation and benefit package including medical coverage & life insurance
• Hybrid Workplace
• GoFluent & Udemy Subscription
• Engineering, Technology & Management Academies