About the Role
This position involves leading safety engineering efforts for the Apache AH-64E platform, including hazard analysis, safety assessments, and certification support to ensure safe and effective operation throughout the system lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of safety engineering plans for the AH-64E aircraft
- Conduct comprehensive hazard analyses including FHA, FMEA, and CCA
- Support airworthiness certification processes in coordination with regulatory authorities
- Evaluate system modifications for safety impact and compliance with aviation standards
- Collaborate with design and integration teams to resolve safety-critical issues
- Develop and maintain safety case documentation and risk mitigation strategies
- Ensure adherence to DO-178C, DO-254, and other applicable safety guidelines
- Perform fault tree analysis and probabilistic risk assessments
- Interface with government and military stakeholders on safety requirements
- Guide safety verification and validation testing activities
- Track and resolve safety-related discrepancies and non-conformances
- Support operational safety reviews and field incident investigations
- Maintain current knowledge of aviation safety regulations and best practices
- Provide technical direction to junior engineers and cross-functional teams
- Assist in the development of safety training materials and briefings
- Participate in design reviews with a focus on safety integration
- Ensure safety considerations are embedded in system upgrades and retrofits
- Analyze field data to identify emerging safety trends
- Support configuration management of safety-critical components
- Contribute to accident investigation teams as a subject matter expert
- Ensure traceability from safety requirements to system implementation
- Develop safety performance metrics and reporting tools
- Promote a culture of safety awareness across engineering teams
- Integrate human factors into safety analysis for cockpit systems
- Support emergency response planning with safety risk insights
Compensation
Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
Work Arrangement
On-site with potential for hybrid work options
Team
Part of an integrated engineering team focused on advanced military aircraft systems
Security Requirements
Applicant must be eligible for a U.S. Security Clearance. This position requires access to U.S. Government data and systems, which mandates compliance with national security protocols.
Travel Expectations
Occasional travel to test sites, customer facilities, and program reviews may be required, including domestic and international destinations.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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