Rail Systems Safety Engineer

Corto Pty; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Confidential EAP program

Modern office near public transport

Uniform optional

Team culture and activities

Birthday cakes monthly

Job summary

4AI Systems is seeking an experienced Systems Safety Engineer to provide specialist software and system safety assurance across rail projects. Based in Warabrook, Newcastle NSW, the role reports to the CTO and involves delivering safe, certifiable solutions through hazard analyses and safety documentation.

You will collaborate with software, hardware and project teams to assess safety impacts, perform FHA, and participate in safety audits and verification activities, while supporting regulatory

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience applying Functional Hazard Analysis (FHA) and other safety analysis techniques.
• Strong understanding of functional safety lifecycles, safety integrity levels and assurance processes.
• Experience with recognized safety standards such as IEC 61508, EN 50126, EN 50129, EN 50716, or equivalent.
• Foundational experience with safety analysis and risk mitigation techniques such as STPA, FMEA, and FTA.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist software and system safety assurance across 4AI Systems projects.
• Evaluate ECPs, Change Notices, Deficiency Reports from a safety perspective.
• Conduct FHA for new or changed software functionality and assess failures.
• Contribute to SSHA, SHA, and OSHA hazard analyses and safety documentation.
• Assess safety impacts of software and system changes across contexts.
• Conduct Functional Safety Assessments and produce Safety Assurance Statements/Reports.
• Develop, review, and maintain safety plans, cases, and reports.

Skills

FHA

FMEA

FTA

Functional Safety

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

4AI Systems is seeking an experienced Systems Safety Engineer to provide specialist software and system safety assurance across rail projects. Based in Warabrook, Newcastle NSW, the role reports to the CTO and involves delivering safe, certifiable solutions through hazard analyses and safety documentation.

You will collaborate with software, hardware and project teams to assess safety impacts, perform FHA, and participate in safety audits and verification activities, while supporting regulatory