Powertrain Safety Engineer – Aerospace

Archer; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer is an aerospace company in San Jose, California, building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for sustainable mobility. The Safety Engineer ensures safe operation, integration, and compliance of powertrain systems across development and deployment.

You will perform risk analyses (FMEA/HAZOP/FTA), develop safety standards, collaborate with design and manufacturing, review designs, lead investigations, and document protocols.

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 powertrain systems.
• Knowledge of functional safety standards (ISO 26262, IEC 61508, etc.).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments and safety analyses (FMEA, HAZOP, FTA) on powertrain systems and test equipment.
• Develop and implement safety standards, policies, and procedures in line with OSHA, ISO 26262, ISO 13849.
• Collaborate with design, validation, and manufacturing to embed safety across the lifecycle.
• Review mechanical, electrical, and software designs for safety compliance.
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses for powertrain equipment.
• Specify and validate safety systems (Emergency stop, interlocks, guarding).
• Support equipment commissioning, maintenance planning, and safety audits.
• Document safety protocols, create reports, and provide training to teams.

Skills

Safety engineering

Risk analysis

Regulatory compliance

Communication & teamwork

Education

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

Job description

Archer is an aerospace company in San Jose, California, building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for sustainable mobility. The Safety Engineer ensures safe operation, integration, and compliance of powertrain systems across development and deployment.

You will perform risk analyses (FMEA/HAZOP/FTA), develop safety standards, collaborate with design and manufacturing, review designs, lead investigations, and document protocols.