Systems Safety Engineer (Aerospace)

Accord Technologies Inc; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Accord Technologies Inc in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Senior Systems Safety Engineer to lead aircraft-level and system-level safety activities, applying 14 CFR Part 25 development programs and ARP4761.

You will collaborate with systems engineering, suppliers, and certification teams, perform FHA, PSSA, SSA, and CCA, and support certification findings and SMS artifacts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• 10–15 years experience on Part 25 aircraft development programs.
• Strong working knowledge of ARP4761, ARP4754A, and related guidance.
• Proven experience performing FHA, PSSA, SSA, and CCA across multiple aircraft systems.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced development environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead FHA, PSSA, and SSA activities across aircraft systems.
• Develop and manage safety requirements derived from aircraft and system-level hazards.
• Perform Common Cause Analyses including ZSA, PRA, and CCA.
• Collaborate with systems engineering, suppliers, and certification teams.
• Support certification activities with authorities, including safety artifacts and SMS contributions.

Skills

FHA

PSSA

SSA

CCA

ARP4761

Systems Engineering

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Aerospace or Systems Engineering

Job description

Role Systems Safety Engineer

Location Long Beach, CA (Onsite)

Duration Full time

Visa Any visa

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Systems Safety Engineer to lead and execute aircraft-level and system-level safety activities. This role requires deep expertise in 14 CFR Part 25 development programs and hands-on experience applying ARP4761 and related safety processes across complex aircraft systems.

What You'll Do

• Lead Functional Hazard Assessments (FHA), Preliminary System Safety Assessments (PSSA), and System Safety Assessments (SSA)
• Develop and manage safety requirements derived from aircraft and system-level hazards
• Perform Common Cause Analyses including Zonal Safety Analysis (ZSA), Particular Risk Analysis (PRA), and Common Cause Analysis (CCA)
• Collaborate closely with systems engineering, suppliers, and certification teams
• Support certification activities with authorities including compliance findings, safety artifacts, and contributions to the Safety Management System (SMS)

What You Bring

• Bachelor s or Master s degree in Aerospace, Systems Engineering, or a related field
• 10-15 years experience on Part 25 aircraft development programs
• Strong working knowledge of ARP4761, ARP4754A, and related guidance
• Proven experience performing FHA, PSSA, SSA, and CCA across multiple aircraft systems
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced development environment

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience supporting experimental or first-of-type aircraft programs
• Familiarity with FAA and EASA certification processes
• Experience interfacing directly with suppliers and regulators
Strong technical writing and presentation skills