Principal Engineer - Safety & Reliability

Parker Hannifin Corporation; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,500 - 210,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

401(k)

Retirement plan

Job summary

Parker Hannifin Corporation is seeking a Principal Engineer for Safety & Reliability in Irvine, CA. You will provide technical authority across lifecycles, conducting safety and reliability analyses, and developing plans that meet government regulations and industry standards.

Responsibilities include leading hazard analyses, conducting reliability assessments, and guiding design reviews while mentoring staff. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering; MS/PhD preferred.
• Deep expertise in system safety & reliability; 12+ years experience, motion control systems preferred.
• Knowledge of SAE ARP4761, ARP4754, MIL-STD-882E, RTCA DO-178/DO-254/DO-160, ISO-9000/9001, MIL-STD-810, MIL-HDBK-217F/Plus/472/1629.

Responsibilities

• Define safety and reliability approaches on AAG development programs and tailor standards for program and certification basis.
• Provide expert technical advice and recommendations; support design reviews; drive root cause investigations.
• Present to internal and customer groups; protect company IP.
• Plan and lead system safety/hazard analyses; maintain hazard logs; assign severity and risk levels.
• Develop reliability predictions and plans; prepare test procedures (HALT/HASS, environmental testing).
• Research and implement new methodologies to improve safety and reliability; establish processes.
• Mentor other employees and provide technical leadership.

Skills

System safety

Reliability engineering

Regulatory standards

Hazard analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

MS/PhD preferred

Tools

Engineering design tools

Data analysis software

Job description

Principal Engineer - Safety & Reliability

parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), retirement plan

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.

As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker's goal of addressing the world's most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.

Position Summary

Provides technical authority, planning, execution, oversight, and approval of System Safety and Reliability work products across AAG development programs' life cycles. Researches and carries out complex systems safety & reliability assessments methodologies, incorporating new/emerging methodologies. Contributes to, and has responsibility for, key practices and standards in the development of systems safety & reliability deliverables with broad product, technology, customer, and strategic business impact. Develops and recommends safety/risk decisions that are evidence-based and traceable to government regulations and industry standards.

Scope/Supervision and Interaction

____ Has Direct Reports X__ Does Not Have Direct Reports

Provides technical oversight or direction. May have customer interface to clarify and resolve specific technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Defines safety and reliability approaches on AAG development programs, tailoring applicable standards (e.g., SAE ARP4761, MIL-STD-882E, MIL-HDBK-217F) for program/contract and compliance certification basis. Develops and owns the system safety program plan and reliability plan on AAG development programs. Supports requirements development and management, including elicitation, analysis, validation, and communication of customer needs/expectations on aspects concerning system safety and reliability; provides assessments supporting correct decomposition of customer requirements into product, component, and interface requirements.
• Provides expert technical advice and recommendations, supports internal and customer design reviews as a subject matter expert, and proposes methodologies for problem-solving and analyses relating to system safety and reliability on complex system architectures and customer issues. Drives root cause and corrective action investigations to closure.
• Makes technical proposals and presentations to various internal and customer groups to influence business decisions. Maintains and takes steps to protect company intellectual property.
• Plans and leads system safety/hazard analysis activities, including PSSAs/SSAs, FHAs, FTAs, FMEAs /DFMEA, CCAs, interface hazard analyses, software safety analyses, human factors/operational safety assessments. Establishes and maintains hazard logs. Assigns severity and probability to derive risk levels supported by robust rationale.
• Develops reliability predictions, reliability block diagrams, availability/maintainability assessments, reliability allocations and apportionment, derating/parts stress, and load/environment validation. Prepares and reviews product reliability and qualification test procedures (e.g., HALT (Highly Accelerated Life Testing), HASS (Highly Accelerated Stress Screening), Environmental Testing, etc.).
• Investigates, researches, and operationalizes new methodologies in safety and reliability to improve cost and performance by applying advanced engineering design methods, theories, and research techniques. Develops and implements Reliability & Safety processes for the business to improve the development process.
• Maintains advanced level of professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical publications, benchmarking best practices, and/or participating in professional associations.
• Acts as consultant to management on technical and project-related matters. Serves as a functional expert. Identifies mentoring and development needs; serves as a mentor for other employees.

Qualifications

Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Engineering; advanced degree (MS/PhD) preferred

Deep expertise in system safety & reliability; demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through 12+ years of related experience; specific experience in motion control systems strongly preferred

Comprehensive, advanced knowledge of product or domain engineering theories, principles, industry practices, concepts, techniques, government regulations, and policies, including SAE ARP4761, SAE ARP4754, MIL-STD-882E, RTCA DO-178, RTCA DO-254, RTCA DO-160, ISO-9000/9001, MIL-STD-810, MIL-HDBK-217F, MIL-HDBK-217 Plus, MIL-HDBK-472, MIL-STD-461, and MIL-STD-1629.

Demonstrated ability to research, develop, and integrate new technologies & methodologies. Experience setting up a System Safety framework for a product or program.

Strong written and verbal communication skills and conceptual acuity to establish and maintain technical alignment across all stakeholders, and to influence varied audiences to gain support or resolve issues. Makes effective presentations on complex topics to top management, customers, and/or other key stakeholders.

Ability to apply and integrate knowledge of other related engineering areas or experts to own area of expertise.

Proficiency with specialized data analysis software and engineering design tools.

Ability to establish and track performance to goals and objectives to complete complex or major projects and provide direction to the team at project milestones.

Ability to respond to significant inquiries from customers, regulatory agencies, or other internal teams.

Additional Comments

The essential functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Work Authorization

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements. Candidate must be a sole U.S. citizen authorized to work on data formally under ITAR/EAR control.

Drug-Free Workplace

In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug‑free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.

Competitive Compensation

• Pay Range: $120,500 to $210,950 annually
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company provided defined‑contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

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