Systems Safety Engineer (Aerospace)

Saratech • Mission Viejo, CA

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About The Position

Saratech is seeking a Systems Safety Engineer to support a confidential aerospace client engaged in the development of advanced aircraft systems. This role is ideal for an engineer with hands-on experience performing aircraft systems safety analyses who enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced development environment.
The Systems Safety Engineer will work closely with an integrated aircraft engineering team to help identify, assess, and mitigate safety risks throughout the aircraft development lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• 2+ years of dedicated aerospace systems safety experience
• Hands-on experience with one or more of the following safety standards: SAE ARP-4761 SAE ARP-4754 MIL-STD-882
• Direct experience developing at least some of the following: FHA / AFHA / SFHA FMECA FTA Hazard reports and mitigation plans
• Familiarity with Part 23 and/or Part 25 aircraft safety requirements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional engineering teams

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting clean-sheet, experimental, or advanced aircraft programs
• Exposure to aircraft systems such as propulsion, structures, avionics, or flight controls
• Familiarity with CATIA V5/V6/3DX or similar CAD tools
• Experience working in a startup or fast-paced development environment
• Basic understanding of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) processes

Responsibilities

• Perform systems safety analyses in support of aircraft and subsystem development
• Develop and maintain safety artifacts, including:
• Functional Hazard Assessments (FHA / AFHA / SFHA)
• Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analyses (FMECA)
• Fault Tree Analyses (FTA)
• Hazard tracking and mitigation documentation
• Reliability and risk analyses
• Review engineering data, requirements, and design artifacts to ensure safety compliance
• Collaborate with system owners and integration engineers to identify hazards and influence design improvements
• Support development and refinement of system safety processes, tools, and procedures
• Participate in trade studies and provide safety input to key design decisions
• Prepare and present technical summaries of safety findings and recommendations

Benefits

• Opportunity to support innovative aerospace development programs
• Work directly with experienced engineering teams on impactful technical challenges
• Flexible engagement options (contract or contract-to-hire)
• Competitive compensation and professional growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees