CareerPlan

Experienced or Senior Aerospace Systems Safety Engineer

USA - Tukwila, WAFull-time$115k–$155k2026-10-27 → 2026-11-11
No visa sponsorshipCitizens or permanent residents only

Core

Conducts system research and analysis to identify, investigate, and quantify flight anomalies, risks, and safety concerns for aircraft and crew.

Role type

Senior IC aerospace systems safety engineer

Builds

Aerospace safety and mission assurance tools, processes, and documentation

Domain

Aerospace / Aviation safety engineering

Required skills

Systems engineering, mechanical/electrical/software engineering, system safety analysis, hazard identification, root cause analysis, regulatory compliance (FAR Part 25.1309, ARP 4761/4754), data analysis, stakeholder collaboration

Preferred skills

Airplane systems design and analysis (flight controls, hydraulics, avionics, fuels), systems integration, multi-discipline team collaboration, technical writing and verbal communication

Technologies

FAR Part 25.1309, ARP 4761, ARP 4754

Responsibilities

Conduct system research and analysis to identify and investigate flight anomalies and safety concerns; Lead identification of systemic root causes and recommend corrective actions; Collaborate with stakeholders to define and integrate safety and mission assurance requirements; Lead verification activities including tests, analyses, inspections, and simulations; Develop safety plan strategies and coordinate corrective action plans; Document complex safety analysis and validation activities; Demonstrate risk mitigations to customers and regulators; Establish global safety advocacy strategies and training methods

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC