LEAD SAFETY AND RELIABILITY ENGINEER (D/F/M)

Lead Safety and Reliability Engineer (D/F/M)

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This position is part of our Safety Business Unit, which aims to enable safer, greener and more inclusive industries and transportation systems.

Task Description

• Developing and defining new concepts and methodologies for complex, RAMS and Safety critical systems on spacecraft, substem or equipment level
• Overall technical and expert authority for all RAMS and Safety topics within a complex program or product portfolio, providing definitive expert judgement for critical design/operational decisions
• Performing complex safety assessments at different product maturity stages (safety phases I, II and III)
• Analyzing and solving highly complex, RAMS problems including extensive analysis of system interfaces and performance
• Directing and coordinating external/internal RAMS teams and acting as the primary, final technical negotiator with major customers and governmental/international space agencies
• Developing and leading the implementation of risk optimization and safety‑by‑design strategies that influence core system architecture
• Strategic guidance for junior/senior engineers and defining the technical training roadmap for the department
• Performing and coordinating safety assessments for operations, remove & repair activities
• Establishing and leading reliability, availability and maintainability analyses for multi‑disciplinary systems
• Leading the preparation of FMECA, HSIA, fault tree analyses; defining, coordinating, and managing technical interfaces with multiple major equipment suppliers
• Defining RAMS requirements in contribution to specifications at equipment level and following the relevant design development to check the compliance to the defined requirements
• Coordinating and conduction the preparation of hazard analyses for spacecraft, equipment/instruments as well as for ground support equipment
• Co‑engineering with FDIR architects (failure detection, isolation and recovery) and optimising the FDIR architecture
• Preparation of required documentation and technical reports for internal and external presentation of work results

Required Qualifications

It requires knowledge and skills typically acquired through a relevant degree (up to 4 years) in aeronautical or mechanical engineering, or through equivalent vocational training with extensive subject‑specific qualifications. The overall knowledge and experience required may also be acquired in other ways.

Skills and Competences

• Extensive and specialised knowledge in the areas of responsibility
• In‑depth knowledge of unmanned space systems, particularly payload systems
• Extensive, applied knowledge of Safety and Reliability Engineering in the aeronautical or space sector
• Advanced knowledge of complex hazard analysis and fault tree analysis
• Comprehensive knowledge of safety processes, regulations and guidelines (ECSS‑Q‑ST‑40C, ARP 4761, ARP 4754A) mandatory
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills for multi‑system disturbances
• Excellent communication and coordination skills, strong sense of responsibility
• High level of commitment, flexibility and a strong service mentality
• Very good written and spoken English and German
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally occasionally

Location

At the Airbus site in Friedrichshafen you will be working on innovation while enjoying panoramic views of Lake Constance. A canteen and corporate sports groups are available for after‑work activities.

Advantages at Airbus Protect

• Mobile working and flexible working hours
• Fair and attractive remuneration and special payments
• 30 days’ holiday and additional days off for special occasions
• Intensive induction and expert support via personalised onboarding with a mentor
• Excellent training opportunities and promising development prospects
• Attractive social benefits and offers, including employer‑financed pension scheme, employee share options, discounted car leasing, bike leasing, special insurance conditions, and employee benefits at cooperating companies
• On‑site facilities such as canteen and cafeteria, fitness studio, on‑site kindergarten, company medical service and other health‑related services

Company

Airbus Protect GmbH

Contract Type

Permanent

Experience Level

Professional

Job Family

Qualification & Operability

Equal Opportunity

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. As such, 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 emsom@airbus.com.

Flexibility & Work‑Life Balance

Airbus supports you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.