Compliance & Safety Engineer (DO-254)

TCI Aircraft Interiors; Pendik; On-site; TRY 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aviation industry, TCI Aircraft Interiors, seeks an experienced engineer specializing in system safety and certification engineering. The role involves conducting hazard assessments, developing compliance documentation, and working closely with regulatory authorities. Join a team dedicated to providing cutting-edge solutions in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in system safety and/or certification engineering.
• In-depth understanding of Design Assurance Levels and certification processes.
• Proficient in creating and maintaining safety and certification documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform Functional Hazard Assessments and System Safety Assessment documentation.
• Define Design Assurance Levels according to standards.
• Lead compliance documentation development and interface with OEMs for certification.

Skills

System Safety Engineering

Certification Processes

Documentation Skills

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Polarion

DOORS

Job description

TCI Aircraft Interiors, initially established in 2010, entered a new era in 2023 with the merger of Turkish Airlines subsidiaries TCI Cabin Interior, TSI Seat, and Cornea. Combining over a decade of experience with an innovative vision, TCI leverages its enhanced capabilities to provide cutting-edge solutions for both wide and narrow body aircrafts. As the only company in its field operating in Türkiye, we proudly represent our country while setting new standards in the international aviation industry and continue our mission to provide the best values in the sector.

We offer in our product range; economy and business class seats, galleys, lavatories, and in-flight entertainment and satellite internet (IFEC) systems for commercial aircrafts. TCI also provides the most innovative solutions to the aviation industry with products such as service trolleys, cargo containers, and seat power systems, which are widely used in aviation operations. The company operates with design, engineering, manufacturing, and R&D capabilities at its facilities in Istanbul and Seattle, serving multiple aircraft types and catering to industry leaders such as Boeing, Airbus, and some of the world’s leading airlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 3 years of experience in system safety and/or certification engineering within aviation or defense
• In-depth understanding of:
• Design Assurance Levels (DAL A to E) and implications on development and verification
• ARP4761, ARP4754A, DO-254, DO-178C
• FAA/EASA certification processes, including T-PED, HIRF, Lightning, Flammability, and EMI/EMC compliance
• Familiarity with safety-critical development environments
• Proficient in creating and maintaining safety and certification documentation
• Excellent communication skills in English (written & spoken)
• Team-oriented, proactive, and able to lead technical documentation and reviews
• Experience with certification tools or requirement management tools (e.g. Polarion, DOORS) is a plus

Job Description

• Perform Functional Hazard Assessments (FHA), FMEA, FTA, ZSA, CCA, and complete System Safety Assessment (SSA) documentation.
• Define and justify Design Assurance Levels (DAL A to E) according to ARP4761 and system criticality.
• Perform MTBF/FIT predictions and reliability analysis for compliance and design validation.
• Support hardware/software development processes under DO-254, DO-178C, and ARP4754A.
• Prepare and maintain compliance matrices (EASA/FAA/CS-25/FAR 25).
• Lead compliance documentation development: PSAC, PHAC, SSMP, SDP, SVP, SQAP and others.
• Interface with OEMs and regulatory authorities for certification documentation, review cycles, and audits.
• Ensure traceability from certification requirements to design and test evidence.
• Participate in project-level PDR/CDR/FCA/PCA reviews, ensuring airworthiness inputs are validated.