Safety Engineer

ALTEN; Manching; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN is seeking a safety engineer for aeronautics roles, focusing on risk assessment and safety analyses for flight control systems. You will collaborate with certification teams to ensure compliance with ARP4754A, ARP4761, DO-178C and DO-254 standards.

You will develop and validate safety requirements, simulate failure scenarios, and coordinate with EASA/FAA. The role includes writing safety reports and participating in design reviews and tests.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in safety engineering in aerospace/defense.
• Experience in safety analysis (FHA, FMEA, FTA) and aeronautical standards (ARP4754A, DO-178C).
• Engineering degree or MSc in a relevant field with a specialization in system safety.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and assess risks related to flight control systems.
• Develop and validate safety requirements for critical systems with engineering and certification teams.
• Model and simulate failure scenarios to identify vulnerabilities and propose corrective actions.
• Coordinate with EASA/FAA to ensure system compliance with regulations.
• Produce safety reports, risk analyses and certification documentation.
• Participate in design reviews and flight/lab tests to validate robustness.

Skills

Aeronautical certification processes

International environment

Rigour and analytical mindset

English communication

Education

Engineering degree or MSc in aeronautics/electrical/mechanical engineering with system safety

Job description

• Analysis and assessment of risks related to flight control systems, in compliance with aeronautical standards (e.g., ARP4754A, ARP4761, DO-178C, DO-254)
• Development and validation of safety requirements for critical systems, in collaboration with engineering and certification teams
• Simulation and modeling of failure scenarios to identify vulnerabilities and propose corrective solutions
• Coordination with certification authorities (EASA, FAA) to ensure system compliance with current regulations
• Writing technical documentation (safety reports, risk analyses, certification files)
• Participation in design reviews and flight or laboratory tests to validate system robustness

Your Profile :

• Engineering degree or master's in aeronautics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or equivalent, with a specialization in system safety
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in safety engineering, in the aerospace or defense sector
• Experience in safety analysis (FHA, FMEA, FTA) and aeronautical standards (ARP4754A, DO-178C, etc.)

Key Skills:

• Mastery of aeronautical certification processes.
• Ability to work in an international and multicultural environment.
• Rigor, analytical mindset, and sense of responsibility.
• Excellent technical communication in English