Systems Safety Engineer

Wisk Aero LLC; Mountain View (CA); Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Flexible vacation time

Free catered lunches

Commuter assistance

Education assistance

Job summary

Wisk Aero LLC in Mountain View is looking for a Systems Safety Engineer to assess risks and ensure safety for their Gen6 product. The role involves engaging with regulatory authorities and performing safety assessments on aircraft systems.

This position is full-time and offers a hybrid work model, requiring onsite attendance three days a week. A competitive salary ranging from $101,000 to $127,000 per year is included, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years related experience or equivalent work.
• Experience interacting with technical teams.
• Understanding of safety-critical systems.

Responsibilities

• Understand safety regulatory requirements.
• Perform safety assessments for aircraft systems.
• Define safety targets and develop mitigation strategies.
• Liaise with airworthiness authority for validation.
• Verify implementation of mitigation strategies.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Design safety engineering

Understanding of safety regulatory requirements

Education

B.S. in a relevant engineering discipline

Tools

ARP4754A

DO-178C

DO-254

MIL-STD-882

Job description

Systems Safety Engineer

The goal of a Systems Safety Engineer at Wisk is to accurately assess risk to inform decision‑making, resulting in an appropriate level of safety. The System Safety Engineer employs qualitative and quantitative risk assessment methods to determine the likelihood and severity of hazards. You will be part of the Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, Safety & Security (RAMS) engineering team that partners with Integrated Product Teams, Quality, and Certification to assess and help improve the safety, reliability, maintainability, and security of Wisk’s Gen6 product, capture operating and maintenance expectations for continued safety and reliability, and identify, communicate, and continuously evaluate product safety risk.

This is a hybrid work opportunity; onsite at our MountainView office three days per week with flexibility for the remainder of the days.

Responsibilities

• Understand safety regulatory requirements applicable to the aircraft and system development program and tailor the safety assessment process to ensure these requirements are met to the satisfaction of the airworthiness authority.
• Perform safety assessments for one or more aircraft systems in accordance with SAEARP4761A (FHA, FTA, CCA/CMA, FMEA).
• Define appropriate safety targets using airworthiness regulations and guidance material such as 14CFR2X.1309 for developmental aircraft and systems and develop safety mitigation strategies.
• Liaise with airworthiness authority and Designated Engineering Representative to validate safety targets.
• Verify the implementation of mitigation strategies and provide recommendations and limitations.

Requirements

• B.S. in a relevant engineering discipline with at least 2years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience.
• Previous experience interacting with technical teams coupled with excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Understanding and experience with design safety engineering principles for safety‑critical systems.
• Experience with ARP4754A, DO‑178C, DO‑254, DO‑160, ARP4761, MIL‑STD‑882, or similar standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Job Type & Salary

Full‑time. Pay range: $101,000–$127,000 per year, with the starting base salary within this range varying based on factors such as geography and relevant experience.

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; 9 off‑Friday days for full‑time employees throughout the year; flexible vacation time off; 11 company holidays; a 401(k) plan with 50% company match vested immediately; commuter assistance; and education assistance. Additional perks include free catered lunches, flight lessons, wellness allowances, snacks, drinks, employee referral bonus, charitable giving match, and a patent bonus program.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Wisk Aero provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, ethnic or national origin, age, disability/handicap, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, civil status, political convictions, language, social condition, or any other protected characteristics. In addition to federal law requirements, Wisk Aero abides by applicable provincial and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Wisk Aero is an E‑Verify employer.