About the Role
This position supports the development and certification of aerospace systems by applying safety engineering principles and regulatory requirements to ensure airworthiness across product lifecycles.
Responsibilities
- Lead safety assessment activities for aircraft systems and components
- Develop and review certification documentation for regulatory compliance
- Perform hazard analyses including FHA, FMEA, and Zonal Safety Assessments
- Collaborate with design teams to integrate safety requirements into system architectures
- Ensure compliance with FAA, EASA, and other aviation regulatory standards
- Support integration of safety processes across engineering disciplines
- Conduct fault tree analysis and probabilistic safety assessments
- Evaluate system changes for impact on airworthiness and safety
- Participate in design reviews to verify adherence to safety protocols
- Develop safety verification and validation plans
- Interface with certification authorities during audits and reviews
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of aviation safety regulations and industry practices
- Guide junior engineers in safety assessment methodologies
- Contribute to the development of safety case arguments
- Identify risks early in design phases and recommend mitigation strategies
- Support aircraft modification and retrofit programs from a safety standpoint
- Ensure traceability between safety requirements and system implementation
- Prepare technical reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders
- Work with cross-functional teams to resolve safety-related discrepancies
- Apply systems engineering principles to complex aerospace platforms
- Maintain configuration control of safety-critical documentation
- Support flight test planning with safety-focused input
- Assist in the development of safety-related certification plans
- Evaluate supplier-provided safety data for accuracy and completeness
- Promote a culture of safety-first decision-making within engineering teams
Compensation
Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience
Work Arrangement
On-site with potential for hybrid work options based on project needs
Team
Part of a multidisciplinary engineering team focused on aircraft safety and certification
Security Clearance
Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required for this requirement.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
May be available for qualified candidates depending on business needs
