Aerospace Safety Engineer - Powertrain & Systems

Ellenco Estágios e Treinamentos; California (MO); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer, an aerospace company in San Jose, CA, seeks a Safety Engineer to lead risk assessments and design safety controls across powertrain systems. You will develop standards, review designs, and guide incident investigations to ensure regulatory compliance and safe operations.

Collaboration with design, validation, and manufacturing teams is essential. Requirements include a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Safety Engineering and 3+ years in safety roles

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Safety Engineering (or related field).
• 3+ years of experience in a safety engineering role, preferably with a focus on powertrain systems.
• Knowledge of functional safety standards (ISO 26262, IEC 61508, etc.).
• Experience with industrial equipment, safety controls, and risk mitigation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments and safety analyses (e.g., FMEA, HAZOP, FTA) on powertrain systems and test equipment
• Develop and implement safety standards, policies, and procedures in accordance with applicable regulations (e.g., OSHA, ISO 26262, ISO 13849)
• Collaborate with design, validation, and manufacturing teams to ensure safety is embedded in all stages of equipment lifecycle.
• Review mechanical, electrical, and software designs for safety compliance
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses related to powertrain equipment
• Specify and validate safety systems (e.g., emergency stop systems, interlocks, guarding)
• Support equipment commissioning, maintenance planning, and safety audits
• Document safety protocols, create reports, and provide training to engineering and operations teams

Skills

Safety engineering

Risk assessment

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Safety Engineering

Job description

Archer, an aerospace company in San Jose, CA, seeks a Safety Engineer to lead risk assessments and design safety controls across powertrain systems. You will develop standards, review designs, and guide incident investigations to ensure regulatory compliance and safe operations.

Collaboration with design, validation, and manufacturing teams is essential. Requirements include a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Safety Engineering and 3+ years in safety roles