Safety & Reliability Engineer

ScioTeq; West-Vlaanderen; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal vouchers

Transport allowance

Internet allowance

Yearly bonus

Group insurance

Medical insurance

Flexible salary plan

Job summary

ScioTeq Avionics in Belgium seeks a Safety & Reliability Engineer to strengthen the RAMS team for mission-critical avionics programs. You will develop SAR/PSAR, perform safety analyses, and execute reliability predictions across the lifecycle, collaborating with software, hardware, and system teams.

You will contribute to RAMS methodologies, support certifications, and stay ahead of industry trends while communicating in English (Dutch a plus).

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a technical discipline (Aerospace, Electronics, Engineering Sciences)
• Minimum 2 years in safety/reliability engineering or related high-tech industry
• Experience in regulated environments and knowledge of aerospace safety standards is a plus
• Strong knowledge of SAR/PSAR and safety assessments
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn ARP4754/ARP4761
• Familiarity with reliability prediction (RPR) and FMEA
• Experience with BIT concepts and diagnostics
• Experience with RAMS tools (Winchill, Jama Connect) is valued
• Analytical mindset, attention to detail, and cross-functional collaboration
• English proficiency; Dutch a plus

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Safety Assessment Reports (SAR/PSAR).
• Perform safety analyses across the product development lifecycle.
• Execute reliability predictions (RPR) to assess lifetime and performance.
• Analyze reliability data and recommend improvements.
• Evaluate reliability requirements and compliance.
• Conduct FMEA analyses.
• Assess potential failure scenarios and impact on safety.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to implement corrective actions.
• Define and evaluate BIT concepts and diagnostics.
• Support verification activities to improve robustness and maintainability.
• Contribute to RAMS methodologies and standards.
• Investigate new tools and industry trends.
• Work with Software, Hardware, and System Engineering teams.
• Participate in technical reviews and multidisciplinary discussions.
• Support safety certification activities and audits.
• Act as trusted advisor on safety and reliability topics.

Skills

Safety engineering

Reliability engineering

RAMS analysis

FMEA

RPR

System engineering

English communication

Education

Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Winchill Risk and Relialibilty

Jama Connect

Job description

Do you have a passion for safety engineering, reliability analysis, and complex avionics systems? Are you excited by the challenge of ensuring that mission-critical avionics products perform reliably and safely throughout their entire lifecycle?

At ScioTeq Avionics, we're looking for a Safety & Reliability Engineer to strengthen our RAMS team and contribute to innovative avionics programs that support customers worldwide.

This is a unique opportunity to combine engineering expertise, analytical thinking, and cross-functional collaboration in a highly specialized avionics environment.

Your responsibilities

• You develop and maintain Safety Assessment Reports (SAR and PSAR).
• You perform safety analyses throughout the product development lifecycle.
• You execute reliability predictions (RPR) to assess product lifetime and performance.
• You analyse reliability data and recommend improvements.
• You evaluate system reliability requirements and compliance.
• You conduct Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (FMEA).
• You assess potential failure scenarios and their impact on system performance and safety.
• You collaborate with engineering teams to implement corrective and preventive measures.
• You define and evaluate Built-In Test (BIT) concepts and diagnostics.
• You support verification activities that improve system robustness and maintainability.
• You contribute to the evolution of RAMS methodologies, standards, and processes.
• You investigate new tools, technologies, and industry trends.

• You work closely with Software, Hardware, and System Engineering teams.
• You participate in technical reviews and multidisciplinary project discussions.
• You support safety certification activities and audits.
• You act as a trusted advisor on safety and reliability topics.
• You report to the R&D Manager Hardware.

Profile

• You hold a Master's degree preferably in Aerospace engineering, Electronics, Engineering Sciences, or a related technical discipline.
• You have minimum 2 years of experience within safety engineering, reliability engineering, aerospace, avionics, or a related high-tech industry.
• Your experience in a regulated environment is a plus, familiarity in aerospace safety standards and technologies is a strong asset.
• You have a strong knowledge of Safety Assessment Reports (SAR/PSAR).
• You have knowledge of Reliability Prediction (RPR).
• You have knowledge of Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• You are familiar with Built-In Testing (BIT).
• You have knowledge of ARP4754 and ARP4761 or you willing to learn.
• You have knowledge of or is considered as a plus the tools Winchill Risk and Relialibilty, Jama Connect.
• You combine a sharp analytical mindset with a keen eye for detail.
• You tackle problems proactively and turn challenges into practical solutions.
• You are a team player who enjoys collaborating across disciplines.
• You communicate confidently in English; Dutch is a nice plus.
• You identify yourself in our company values: Customer Focus, Teamwork, Trust & Respect, Ethical Behavior.

Offer

You will join an international environment where innovation is key and colleagues who share determination & high standards of work that move the world forward.

Our head office in Kortrijk is easily accessible due to the traffic-free routes: by car, bike or public transport.

We offer a competitive salary, complimented by extra-legal benefits.

• Meal vouchers of €9
• Transport allowance
• Internet allowance of €60 net
• Yearly bonus
• Group insurance
• Medical insurance
• Flexible salary plan with possibilities for a car, electric bicycle, tablet, etc.

In addition, we invest in personal growth by offering various training opportunities throughout the year ('Everyone Learns' program, Mtech+ training courses, IT Awareness training, LinkedIn Learning, on the job training & much more).

Furthermore, we value a healthy work-life balance and promote this by offering flexible working hours, possibility to work from home and 32 vacation days.

If you join the ScioTeq family, you can also attend various events and activities (like for example a Company Celebration, Out of office party, Quizzes, buddy walks,) that enhance the team spirit.