Senior Aerospace Systems Safety Engineer
Core
Oversees and leads system research, analysis, and hazard mitigation to identify, investigate, and quantify safety risks and flight anomalies for aircraft and crew.
Role type
Senior IC aerospace systems safety engineer
Builds
Aerospace safety and mission assurance tools, processes, and corrective action plans
Domain
Aerospace / Aviation safety engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Systems engineering, mechanical/electrical/software engineering, system safety analysis, root cause analysis, regulatory compliance (FAR Part 25.1309, ARP 4761/4754), data analysis, hazard risk mitigation
Preferred skills
Airplane systems design and analysis (flight controls, hydraulics, avionics, fuels), systems integration, cross-discipline team collaboration, safety plan strategy development
Technologies
FAR Part 25.1309, ARP 4761, ARP 4754
Responsibilities
Oversee system research and analysis to identify or investigate flight anomalies and safety concerns; lead identification of systemic root causes for safety issues and recommend corrective actions; collaborate with stakeholders to define and integrate safety and airworthiness requirements; lead reviews of tests, analyses, and simulations to verify safety requirements; create safety tools and processes; document complex safety analysis and validation activities; develop safety plan strategies; demonstrate hazard risk mitigations to customers and regulators; ensure mission success through mission assurance activities.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
