Manager, FLRAA System Safety Engineering

Cessna Aircraft Company; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 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

6 weeks parental leave

On-site clinic and pharmacy

Employee Resource Groups access

Job summary

A leading aviation firm in Fort Worth, TX seeks a Manager for FLRAA System Safety Engineering. This role involves managing safety processes for high-profile aviation projects and ensuring design integrity. Candidates should have over 10 years of aerospace engineering experience and solid leadership experience in system safety analyses. The job offers a competitive salary, 9/80 work schedule, and comprehensive benefits including vacation time, PTO, and parental leave.

Qualifications

• 10+ years engineering experience in the aerospace industry required.
• Experience performing system safety analyses for a development program.
• 3+ years of leadership experience in safety roles.

Responsibilities

• Manage the system safety process for the FLRAA program.
• Plan and verify system safety requirements and analysis artifacts.
• Influence air vehicle design to improve safety features.
• Manage manpower/resources to support timelines and deliverables.
• Represent Bell at System Safety Working Groups with military/industry stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineering to ensure air vehicle safety of flight.
• Influence air vehicle design to improve system safety features.
• Perform MBSA in coordination with MBSE efforts.

Skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Experience with MIL-STD-882

Experience with SAE ARP-4754 and ARP-4761

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

MS Office

Communication skills

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Overview

Job Description - Manager, FLRAA System Safety Engineering (332137)

Manager, FLRAA System Safety Engineering (Job Number: 332137)

We’re more than aviation experts, we’re pioneers. We challenge what’s possible. From breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems. Today, Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering. And we want you.

We are developing the future of Army Aviation with the Bell Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) as part of the US Army’s Future Vertical Lift (FVL) 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

This position is onsite in Fort Worth, TX.

Manager, FLRAA System Safety Engineering

The Manager, FLRAA System Safety Engineering is responsible for managing the system 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 system safety techniques including Model Based Safety Analysis (MBSA) and Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to incorporate ARP4761 and MIL STD-882E safety process.

This position is based at Bell’s Ft. Worth, TX headquarters facility.

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

• Manage the ARP4761 and MIL STD-882E safety process and provide technical oversight for the System Safety Team.
• Planning, defining and verifying system safety requirements and safety analysis artifacts to ensure design integrity and safety.
• Planning detailed tasks and estimating the budget to execute.
• Manage manpower resources and tools to support the program timeline and deliverables.
• Represent Bell with military/industry at System Safety Working Groups.
• Work within the engineering team to ensure air vehicle safety of flight.
• Influencing air vehicle design to improve system safety features and design.
• Performing Model Based Safety Analysis (MBSA) in coordination with air vehicle Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) efforts.
• Developing Fault management techniques to be employed by the system hardware/software to mitigate hazards.

Skills You Bring To this Role

• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work with cross functional teams in resolving complex highly integrated functional systems problems.
• 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.
• Experience in the development and execution of System and Software System Safety Program Plans.
• 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.
• Management and oversight of supplier Safety Assessment Reports and safety deliverables.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated Communication Skills needed to brief top-level management, customers and/or large groups on an occasional-to-frequent basis.
• Candidates must be eligible to obtain Secret Security Clearance.

What you need to be successful

• We are for looking 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.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.
• 10+ years engineering experience in the aerospace industry, plus experience performing system safety analyses for a development program along with 3+ years of leadership experience is required.

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
• Competitive salary
• 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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