Sr. Autonomy Systems Safety Engineer

Dev; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 166,400 - 232,960; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eligible for bonuses

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Fremont is seeking a Sr. Autonomy Systems Safety Engineer to define and analyze Autonomy product requirements and develop safety assessments. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field, with at least five years of experience in safety assessments and regulatory environments. The position emphasizes strong communication skills and collaboration with engineers. Expected salary ranges from $166,400 to $232,960 USD also includes bonus potential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in safety assessment and system safety.
• Experience with high automation and embedded devices.
• Strong understanding of aviation autonomy software.

Responsibilities

• Define and analyze Autonomy product requirements.
• Generate safety assessments at the aircraft and system levels.
• Support aircraft-level development and certification activities.

Skills

Safety assessments and analysis

System and software architecture optimization

Communication skills

Regulatory environment experience

Proactive delivery

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in relevant field

Tools

DOORS

MBA Tool Rhapsody

MATLAB/Simulink

Jira

Job description

Jobs for Humanity is partnering with Supernal to build an inclusive and just employment ecosystem. Therefore, we prioritize individuals coming from the following communities: Refugee, Neurodivergent, Single Parent, Blind or Low Vision, Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Black, Hispanic, Asian, Military Veterans, the Elderly, the LGBTQ, and Justice Impacted individuals. This position is open to candidates who reside in and have the legal right to work in the country where the job is located.

Company Name: Supernal

Job Description

Supernal is at the forefront of creating emerging mobility solutions that will foster the development of human-centered cities. We are designing a completely new electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft tailored to the mobility needs of future cities. This allows passengers a seamless intermodal journey that safely transports them to their final destination. We fuse research in autonomy, robotics, aviation and services to define a new category of mobility for the world’s communities. We believe in creative thinking and collaboration to help build a better mobility experience for everyone, improving people’s ability to move – whether for work or play.

What we do:

The Sr. Autonomy Systems Safety Engineer is responsible for Autonomy product requirements definition and decomposition, systems design and analysis, systems integration, test, and verification. The engineer works as part of the Autonomy team to develop and mature the automation technologies that are central to the Supernal Advanced Air Mobility vision.

This position will be required to work on-site 5 days a week.

What you can do:

• Generate and review safety assessments and analysis at the aircraft, system, and component levels.
• Generate and maintain safety-derived requirements through the development life cycle.
• Collaborate with designers and developers to optimize the system and software architecture to maximize capability and safety, while costs and validation efforts.
• Support aircraft-level development and certification activities, including aircraft-level design reviews, system simulations and evaluations, safety reviews, and aircraft integration.
• May require up to 10% of domestic and international travel.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you can contribute:

• Bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered).
• Experience with guidance material – such as Advisory Circular 23.1309-1E, SAE ARP 4761, and SAE ARP 4754A.
• Experience with Requirement Management Tools: DOORS and MBSE Tool Rhapsody (IBM tool suite).
• Experience with model based, code generation tools (e.g. MATLAB/Simulink, SCADE).
• Experience with an embedded programming language (e.g., C, C++, Rust, Ada).
• Experience with agile software development practices.
• Experience with embedded devices.
• Experience in a regulatory environment.
• Experience with highly automated systems.
• Strong understanding of aviation software development or autonomy software development, and system communication protocols.
• Basic understanding of RTCA/DO-178 and RTCA/DO-254.
• Proficient with Jira (Agile tool).
• Strong architectural problem solver with attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proactive delivery of communication and follow up.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Must have the ability to independently prioritize and accomplish work within time constraints.

You may also be able to contribute:

• Experience working with software and hardware requirements for onboard fault management systems preferred.
• Experience with analysis including but not limited to: Functional Hazard Assessment (FHA), Preliminary System Safety Assessment (PSSA), System Safety Assessment (SSA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Common Mode Analysis (CMA), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Failure Modes and Effects Diagnostics Analysis (FMEDA), System-Theoretic Process Analysis (STPA).

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other category or class protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at: [e-mail]

This position may include access to certain technology and/or software source code subject to U.S. export controls laws and regulations. If an export authorization from an applicable US regulatory agency is required in connection with your employment, your employment is contingent upon Supernal’s receipt of such regulatory authorization(s) and your continued compliance with all conditions and limitations pursuant to such authorization(s).

Base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for a bonus as part of total compensation. The pay range for this position is: $166,400 — $232,960 USD.

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