Senior Safety Engineer - Loitering Systems (all genders)
Core
Define, implement, and verify safety for advanced Loitering Munition systems throughout their lifecycle, ensuring compliance with NATO, German military, and civil aviation standards.
Role type
Senior Safety Engineer (Defense/Aerospace)
Builds
High-performance unmanned loitering munition systems for NATO Allies
Domain
Defense technology, autonomous systems, ordnance safety
Required skills
System Safety Program (SSP) planning and execution, Formal safety analysis (PHA, SHA, FMEA), Functional safety implementation (IEC 61508), Safety documentation management (Safety Cases, SAR), Regulatory translation (MIL-STD-882, AOP-52), Design review participation, OHS compliance management
Preferred skills
Knowledge of EASA UAS regulations, Experience in defense/aerospace/critical systems, Security clearance eligibility
Technologies
MIL-STD-882E, AOP-52, IEC 61508, Safety Case frameworks, OHS management tools
Responsibilities
Plan and execute System Safety Program (SSP) per MIL-STD-882E and NATO standards; Conduct formal safety analyses (PHA, SSHA, SHA, O&SHA, FMEA); Implement and verify functional safety requirements per IEC 61508; Prepare safety documentation for customer acceptance; Participate in design and test readiness reviews as Safety SME; Support OHS program compliance; Define internal safety processes.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
