System Safety Engineer (d/f/m)

Airbus; Manching; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holidays

Company pension

Employee stock options

Canteen and health services

Transport subsidies

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH in Manching seeks a System Safety Engineer to ensure safety across the aircraft development lifecycle, coordinating Hazard and Risk analyses and safety requirements. You will interact with engineering, QA and external authorities to support certification.

The role emphasizes strong technical judgment, system-level safety contributions, and collaboration within a diverse, multinational team in a strategic aerospace hub.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree of Aerospace Engineering, Physical Science or similar discipline.
• Minimum 3 years working experience in related engineering field.
• Knowledge/understanding of Aircraft systems.
• System Safety Assessment experience would be an advantage, at least.
• System Engineering experience with interface to Safety Assessment/Airworthiness/Certification.
• Good communication skills and strong problem-solving capability are desirable.
• Experience with Safety Tools (e.g. Isograph FaultTree+, Reliability Workbench).
• Very good English language skills, German language is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct main Safety assessments (Functional Hazard Assessment/System Safety Assessment) activities for military aircraft and systems, supporting the phases until certification
• Lead and conduct Risk Analyses, according to the applicable guidance and standards, which are required to support the continuous aircraft development (including Permit to Fly/Type Certificate)
• Lead and conduct Common-Cause Analyses (Particular Risk Analysis, Zonal Safety Analysis and Common Mode Analysis)
• Lead, manage and generate safety requirements, safety evidences (tests, simulation, analyses), Safety Procedures and Limitations, interface with other technical domains (processes, maintenance, human factors, aircraft performance and quality, etc.)
• Strong influence on aircraft/systems architecture development according to the required Safety/Integrity Act as interface at the required level with internal and external stake holders (Chief Engineering, Project Management, Design Teams, Airworthiness Authorities, Industrial Partners, Customers, Suppliers)
• Review, approval and application of supplier data regarding Safety and Reliability

Skills

System safety

Hazard analysis

Risk analysis

Systems engineering

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor/Master in Aerospace Engineering or Physical Science

Tools

Isograph FaultTree+

Reliability Workbench

Job description

Job Description

System Safety Engineer (d/f/m) to support the Aircraft Development Safety Manching team. You will ensure that Airbus products are developed, designed, produced and supported according to the state-of-art and the relevant safety standards (associated to airworthiness regulations). Safety of the vehicle is maintained throughout its whole lifecycle, considering Human Factors and operation. You are interested in assessing complex functions through Aircrafts and Systems, analyse the propagation of mechanical or electrical/electronical malfunctions and unintended human operation throughout the system with regards to hazardous Aircraft reaction.

Your Location

Your location Located about an hour’s drive north of Munich, Manching is an up-and-coming market town that offers a wide range of leisure and cultural activities. Here, you can enjoy the quality of life in the countryside while the pleasures of near-by cities are still within easy reach.

Benefits

• Attractive salary and special payments
• 30 days holidays and extra days-off for special occasions
• Excellent upskilling opportunities and great international, group wide development prospects
• Special benefits: employer-funded pension, employee stock options, discounted car leasing, special conditions for insurances, subsidies for public transport, employee benefits at cooperating companies
• On-site-facilities: Medical officer for check-ups and other health-related services, canteen and cafeteria, kindergarten close to the site
• Compatibility of family & work (job sharing, part-time models, flexible working hours, individual timeout)
• Working in a diverse environment, with more than 140 nationalities, where every voice is heard

Your Tasks and Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct main Safety assessments (Functional Hazard Assessment/System Safety Assessment) activities for military aircraft and systems, supporting the phases until certification
• Lead and conduct Risk Analyses, according to the applicable guidance and standards, which are required to support the continuous aircraft development (including Permit to Fly/Type Certificate)
• Lead and conduct Common-Cause Analyses (Particular Risk Analysis, Zonal Safety Analysis and Common Mode Analysis)
• Lead, manage and generate safety requirements, safety evidences (tests, simulation, analyses), Safety Procedures and Limitations, interface with other technical domains (processes, maintenance, human factors, aircraft performance and quality, etc.)
• Strong influence on aircraft/systems architecture development according to the required Safety/Integrity Act as interface at the required level with internal and external stake holders (Chief Engineering, Project Management, Design Teams, Airworthiness Authorities, Industrial Partners, Customers, Suppliers)
• Review, approval and application of supplier data regarding Safety and Reliability

Desired skills and qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree of Aerospace Engineering, Physical Science or similar discipline
• Minimum 3 years working experience in related engineering field
• Knowledge/understanding of Aircraft systems
• System Safety Assessment experience would be an advantage, at least
• System Engineering experience with interface to Safety Assessment/Airworthiness/Certification advanced skills with MS Office are presumed
• Good communication skills and strong problem-solving capability are desirable
• Experience with Safety Tools (e.g. Isograph FaultTree+, Reliability Workbench)
• Very good English language skills, German language is desirable

Other details

This position will require a security clearance or will require being eligible for clearance by the recognized authorities.

Company: Airbus Defence and Space GmbH

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Qualification & Operability

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all.

We will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [e-mail].

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.