Senior System Safety Engineer - Airworthiness Leader

Airbus Australia; Richmond; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Australia Pacific is seeking a Senior Engineer System Safety to be a key technical authority and airworthiness champion within the Aviation Product Safety team in NSW. 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 Continued Airworthiness management, perform PSSA/SSA, develop SRAs, maintain hazard logs, and chair the In-Service System

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Avionics, Electronics, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Software, or a compatible accredited discipline.
• 5+ years of professional experience as a practicing engineer in a relevant field, preferably in aviation.
• Solid understanding of applicable legislation/regulations (e.g., DASR, CAANZ, CASA) and internal best practices.
• Solid understanding of theoretical engineering principles, system safety, and commercial/maintenance cost drivers.
• Ability to attain RPEQ or equivalent state-based registration.
• Ability to obtain DE1 level of Engineering Authority within the MDO.
• Ability to attain Chartered credentials (CPEng) or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain CVE level of Engineering Authority within the MDO.
• Prior system safety experience on an Australian Defence Force (ADF) platform or within the aerospace industry.
• Experience with project management frameworks and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Execute Aviation Product Safety processes, procedures, and activities within the Product Safety Framework (e.g., formal safety reports to the Commonwealth of Australia, maintaining the Continued Airworthiness Hazard Log, and updating platform procedures/work instructions).
• Perform Preliminary System Safety Assessments (PSSA) and System Safety Assessments (SSA) for modifications to the Type Certification Basis, and provide ad-hoc system safety/hazard analysis input to engineering designs.
• Provide System Safety expertise to internal and external stakeholders and conduct assessments supporting Engineering and CAM Services.
• Support action strategies requested by the Office of Airworthiness or in response to major/minor incidents resulting in Unsafe Occurrences.
• Develop engineering advice and Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) within delegated Engineering Authority limits.
• Maintain accurate data files, engineering records, and electronic databases. Comply with all Quality Management System (QMS) and Engineering Management System (EMS) processes.

Skills

System Safety

Regulatory Knowledge

Stakeholder Engagement

Airworthiness

Education

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

Job description

Airbus Australia Pacific is seeking a Senior Engineer System Safety to be a key technical authority and airworthiness champion within the Aviation Product Safety team in NSW. 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 Continued Airworthiness management, perform PSSA/SSA, develop SRAs, maintain hazard logs, and chair the In-Service System