System Safety Engineer

Axis Technologies; Fort Worth, Arlington, Dallas (TX, TX, TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm in Fort Worth, Texas, seeks a System Safety Engineer focusing on aircraft and system safety analyses. You will develop safety artifacts, analyze complex systems, and conduct required safety analyses per industry standards. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in STEM, with 2+ years in related programs preferred. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a collaborative environment are essential. This contract position requires eligibility for Security Clearance and is open only to US citizens.

Qualifications

• Experience with software safety standards and requirements (e.g., DO-178C, MIL-STD-822).
• Familiarity with civil and defense safety processes (SAE ARP-4761, ARP-4754, MIL-STD-882).
• Eligibility to obtain Secret Security Clearance.
• Direct experience performing ARP4761 and MIL-STD-882 analyses.
• Experience with MBSE/MBSA is desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and stakeholder management.
• Technical understanding of aircraft and aircraft systems.
• Operational understanding of aircraft environments and support systems.
• 2+ years on aircraft or system development/sustainment programs using structured safety processes.
• Bachelor’s degree in STEM; advanced degrees considered as additional experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop artifacts at aircraft level.
• Analyze high-integrated functional systems problems.
• Conduct SAE ARP4761 and MIL-STD-882 analyses.
• Perform MIL-STD-882 analyses: PHA, OHSA, HHA, SHA/SSHA, FMECA, SAR.
• Apply MBSE and MBSA in safety analyses.
• Communicate findings and brief leaders/customers; build relationships with stakeholders.
• Maintain technical and functional understanding of aircraft and related support systems.

Skills

Software safety standards

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Problem-solving

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a System Safety Engineer to join our team, focusing on aircraft and system safety analyses including SAE ARP4761, ARP4754, and MIL-STD-882.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop artifacts at aircraft level.
• Analyze high-integrated functional systems problems.
• Conduct SAE ARP4761 analyses: AFHA/SFHAs, PASA/PSSA/ASA/SSA, ZSA, CMA.
• Perform MIL-STD-882 analyses: PHA, O&SHA, HHA, SHA/SSHA, FMECA, SAR.
• Apply model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and model-based safety analysis (MBSA).
• Communicate findings, build relationships with customers, internal and external stakeholders, and brief leaders/customers.
• Maintain technical and functional understanding of aircraft and related support systems.

Qualifications

• Experience with software safety standards and requirements (e.g., DO-178C, MIL-STD-822, AMCOM385-17, Joint Software Safety Engineering Handbook).
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with civil safety processes (SAE ARP-4761, ARP-4754) and defense safety processes (MIL-STD-882).
• Direct experience in SAE ARP4761 analyses and MIL-STD-882 analyses as listed above.
• Experience in MBSE and MBSA is desired.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Technical and functional understanding of aircraft and aircraft systems.
• Operational understanding of aircraft, aircraft systems, and related support systems.
• 2+ years of experience on aircraft or system development/sustainment programs utilizing structured safety program processes or plans.
• Bachelor’s degree in STEM; related degrees with relevant experience considered; advanced degrees considered as additional experience.
• Eligibility to obtain Secret Security Clearance.
• ITAR controlled data environment; only US citizens need apply.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Quality Assurance, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing