Manager, FLRAA Software Safety Engineering

Cessna Aircraft Company; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 work schedule

80 hours Personal Time Off

120 hours Vacation time

12-13 paid holidays per year

On-site clinic and pharmacy

Access to Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Manager for FLRAA Software Safety Engineering in Fort Worth, TX. This role involves managing the software safety process, directing analyses, and developing personnel for the FLRAA program. Candidates should possess at least 15 years of relevant aerospace engineering experience and 3 years of leadership. The company offers flexible working hours, generous PTO, and a supportive work environment dedicated to safety and innovation.

Qualifications

• 15+ years engineering relevant experience in the aerospace industry.
• 3+ years of direct leadership experience.
• Experience with defense safety process defined in MIL-STD-882.
• Direct experience with MIL-STD-882 or SAE ARP-4754/ARP-4761 safety processes.
• Direct experience with software development (RTCA DO-178) and hardware development (RTCA DO-254).
• Familiarity with AMCOM 385-17 safety policy.
• Experience developing and executing System and Software Safety Program Plans.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a US Govt Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage the software safety process and personnel for the FLRAA program.
• Plan, define, and verify software safety requirements.
• Influence air vehicle design to improve system safety features.
• Manage manpower resources and tools to support program timeline and deliverables.
• Represent Bell with military/industry at System Safety/Software Safety Working Groups.
• Influence air vehicle design to improve system safety features.
• Perform MBSA in coordination with MBSE efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Communication

Mentoring engineers

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or similar

Tools

RTCA DO-178

RTCA DO-254

MIL-STD-882E

MBSA/MBSE

AMCOM 385-17

Job description

Overview

Job Description - Manager, FLRAA Software Safety Engineering (329770)

This position is onsite in Fort Worth, TX. We are developing the future of Army Aviation with the Bell Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) modernization effort. We are also developing the Bell 525 Relentless, and Bell's High-Speed Vertical Take-Off and Landing (HSVTOL) program, a next generation rotor-craft.

Manager, FLRAA Software Safety Engineering

The Manager, FLRAA Software Safety Engineering is responsible for managing the software safety process, analyses, and personnel for the FLRAA program.

This includes professional development of internal talent, sourcing of additional talent when required, providing input to the overall master schedule, identifying, developing and tracking required deliverables and developing, managing and communicating the system safety methodology for internal and external customers.

The position will be at the forefront of emerging safety techniques including Model Based Safety Analysis (MBSA) and Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to incorporate AMCOM 385-17, DO-178C, DO-254 and MIL STD-882E safety process. We are looking for someone who understands the enormity of the customer’s mission and brings an innate passion for the customer’s safety and success to the workplace every day.

What you’ll be doing as the FLRAA System Safety Engineering Manager:

• Manage the MIL-STD-882E software system safety process and provide technical oversight for the Software Safety Team.
• Plan, define and verify software safety requirements and software safety analysis artifacts to ensure design integrity and safety.
• Plan detailed tasks and estimate the budget to execute.
• Manage manpower resources and tools to support the program timeline and deliverables.
• Represent Bell with military/industry at System Safety/Software Safety Working Groups.
• Influence air vehicle design to improve system safety features and design.
• Perform Model Based Safety Analysis (MBSA) in coordination with air vehicle Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) efforts.

Skills You Bring To this Role:

• Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar Engineering degrees.
• At least 15+ years engineering relevant experience in the aerospace industry.
• At least 3+ years of direct leadership experience
• Direct experience with defense safety process defined in MIL-STD-882 or the civil safety process defined in Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) ARP-4754 and ARP-4761.
• Direct experience with software development (RTCA DO-178) and complex/programmable hardware development (RTCA DO-254).
• Familiarity with military Software System Safety Policy AMCOM Regulation 385-17
• Experience in the development and execution of System and Software System Safety Program Plans.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a US Govt Secret Security Clearance

What you need to be successful:

• Experience in leading and mentoring engineers performing system safety analyses for a commercial or military development program at an aircraft, system, or sub-system level.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work with cross functional teams in resolving complex highly integrated functional systems problems.
• Management and oversight of supplier safety assessment reports and safety deliverables.
• Demonstrated Communication Skills needed to brief top-level management, customers and/or large groups on an occasional-to-frequent basis.

What we offer you in return:

• You’ll be off every other Friday with our 9/80 work schedule
• 80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)
• 120 hours Vacation time
• 12-13 paid holidays per year
• 6 weeks parental leave (remove for bargained employees)
• On-site clinic, pharmacy, physical therapy, and licensed counselor
• Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups
• And so much more

It’s time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us on this mission, and let’s make history together.

We are on a journey to amplify innovation, cultivate purpose and bridge experiences by fostering a culture that is driven by unique perspectives, voices and values.

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