Systems Safety Engineer

AeroVironment-posted 9 months ago
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Simi Valley, CA
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The Sr. Systems Safety Engineer develops and executes a Program-specific System Safety Assessment plan. Provide system safety subject matter expert advice on assigned programs. In this role, one performs and publishes assessments and analysis required to support. Perform, prepare, and deliver System Safety Hazard Assessments (SSHA), Safety Assessment Report (SAR), Failure modes, effects, and criticality analysis (FMECA), Functional Hazard Analysis (FHA), Hazardous Materials Management Plan (HMMP), Operating and Support Hazard Analysis (O&SHA), and more.

  • Assist in the management of new hazards realized in operation, maintenance, or arising from changes in the configuration, role, and environment.
  • Liaison with management and regulatory bodies, maintenance, engineering, and customer agencies ensuring all design activities are carried out within the system safety framework.
  • Assist with the maintenance of System Safety Program Plans to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
  • Perform technical airworthiness risk analysis/management.
  • Participate in systems safety engineering reviews.
  • Assist with the facilitation and organization of the System Safety Working Groups.
  • Liaison with other safety engineers and programs to ensure best practice and shared knowledge.
  • Provide advice to Engineers regarding their responsibilities in accordance with the System Safety Program.
  • Make recommendations for endorsement of treatments which may be implemented to reduce the risk caused by hazards.
  • Conduct independent system safety analysis as deemed necessary.
  • Provide training on System Safety Engineering processes and methodologies.
  • Write system safety and airworthiness related design requirements.
  • Lead system safety working group.
  • Reviews product systems, support equipment and facilities, functional specifications and operations, and establishes safety requirements for assigned systems.
  • Architect system level approach to problems across multiple technical disciplines.
  • Articulates complex concepts and ideas to both technical and non-technical staff.
  • Presents at and participates in design reviews and walk-throughs.
  • Effectively presents and persuades to support management in strategic advancement of projects and programs.
  • Develop and publish white papers and safety cases to support the expansion of commercial operations for UAS.
  • Identifies, analyzes and resolves system design weaknesses.
  • Work on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangibles.
  • Exercise judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
  • Determine methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel (Team Lead).
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • 8 - 12 years of experience in Systems Safety Assessment/Engineering.
  • Proficient in performing hazard analysis, fault tree analysis, failure diagnosis and data/trend analysis.
  • Must have experience in performing safety assessments and analyses in support of FAA certification.
  • Must have an engineering background in various disciplines: structures, communication, avionics, software, ground station.
  • Strong knowledge and ability to apply system safety analysis tools; Has reliability engineering knowledge.
  • Working knowledge of ARP4761 to be able to customize it to suit project constraints.
  • Strong knowledge of appropriate design, analysis and simulation tools and validation techniques.
  • Occasional travel within the continental U.S. may be required.
  • Bachelor's Degree in a STEM or related field.
  • Experience with Safety, Reliability Engineering, and Air Worthiness.
  • A current/active Secret Clearance.
  • Willing to reallocate.
  • Advanced degree preferred.
  • Experience with UAV/UAS safety assessment is preferred.
  • Flight test experience a plus; FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER) is preferred.
  • Effectively solves complex problems by leveraging available resources and research.
  • Exemplary analytical skills and ability to interpret the available regulatory and advisory materials in order to meet project success criteria.
  • Has high problem-solving, project management, interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Computer competency in Word and Excel spreadsheets a must.
  • Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties.
  • Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives.
  • Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products.
  • Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company.
  • Consistently demonstrates teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests.
  • Medical, dental vision insurance.
  • 401K with company matching.
  • 9/80 work schedule.
  • Paid holiday shutdown.
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