Lead System Safety Engineer, Aviation Airworthiness

Airbus SE; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Australia Pacific is seeking a System Safety Engineer to act as a technical authority within our Aviation Product Safety team. You will evaluate safety risks, navigate regulatory frameworks, and drive a proactive safety culture across aerospace platforms.

Reporting to the Aviation Product Safety Team Lead, you will support airworthiness activities, perform PSSA/SSA, maintain hazard logs, and coordinate safety deliverables with programs and regulators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in aerospace engineering or a closely related field.
• Minimum 3 years as a practicing engineer in aviation or a similar domain.
• Strong knowledge of system safety and its practical application.

Responsibilities

• Lead Aviation Product Safety processes and prepare safety reports to the regulator.
• Perform Preliminary System Safety Assessments (PSSA) and System Safety Assessments (SSA) for modifications.
• Maintain hazard logs and platform frameworks; support airworthiness and CAM services.
• Ensure compliance with QMS/EMS and support audit readiness.

Skills

System safety

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Aerospace / Aeronautical / Avionics / Electronics)

Tools

CASA/DASR knowledge

Job description

Airbus Australia Pacific is seeking a System Safety Engineer to act as a technical authority within our Aviation Product Safety team. You will evaluate safety risks, navigate regulatory frameworks, and drive a proactive safety culture across aerospace platforms.

Reporting to the Aviation Product Safety Team Lead, you will support airworthiness activities, perform PSSA/SSA, maintain hazard logs, and coordinate safety deliverables with programs and regulators.