Senior Avionics Systems Safety Engineer (REMOTE)

Job Description

A System Safety Engineer job working REMOTELY from anywhere in the U.S. is currently available at Belcan. This role can be supported as direct full-time or full-time contractor position. System Safety Engineers are highly proficient in systems safety methodologies and tools that are commonly utilized in the airborne platform and/or space systems markets. A successful candidate typically will have a combination of complex product and/or system development experience, systems engineering skills (including problem solving), and the ability to collaborate across multi-discipline and/or multiple product/IPT teams to properly assess and demonstrate compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. The candidate should possess clear, concise technical communication skills, and possess a collaborative coaching/teaching mindset. The candidate must be able to work with groups of stakeholders to share goals and collaborate on a path forward. System Safety Engineering consultants typically have a foundation in systems design and have extensive experience in most phases of the product development life cycle. The nature of our engineering work and assignments varies depending on the specific customer engagements; our immediate needs are in the space and airborne platform markets. Job Duties: * Collaborate with cross functional integration teams to ensure compliance in development of real time embedded systems and embedded software including systems, software, hardware, and certification engineering stakeholders * Develop, manage, and maintain system safety requirements -- allocation, traceability, validation, and verification * Support system design and architecture activities to ensure safety considerations are adopted and incorporated throughout the design and development * Contribute to systems integration efforts, identifying, resolving and / or mitigation of safety impacts across interfaces and subsystems * Support compliance with applicable industry standards and regulatory guidance (FAA, EASA, TC) * Perform safety analyses (Architecture Safety Assessments, Hazard Identification, System Safety Assessments (SSA / PSSA) Functional Hazards Analysis (FHA), Failure Modes Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Failure Modes Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA), Process Hazard Analysis, Fault Tree Analysis, System Safety Risk Assessment, etc.) * Experience with common cause analyses, especially common mode analysis * Document results of safety analyses and risk assessments on the project timelines and per content expectations. Includes ability to communicate key results and/or recommendations to stakeholders in a manner that gets positive outcomes. * Provide advice and counsel on pertinent safety-related regulations, standards, and processes - in a clear and concise manner ('bottom line up front'). Required Qualifications: * Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science, Mathematics or related scientific degree * 5+ years systems safety analysis experience in a safety-critical environment * 5+ years in system / software development of avionics or similar embedded systems * Experience generating system safety documentation, especially FHA, FTA, FMECA * Experience with systems safety and systems engineering tools (CAFTA 11.x or equivalent) * Experience working in complex system development and/or sustaining projects in a systems safety capacity * Aptitude and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively and drive consensus and alignment within and across organizational boundaries and / or multiple IPT (product teams) * Proficiency in Systems Engineering methods and practical application * Due to the nature of the work performed, ship is a requirement. Preferred Qualifications & Skills: * Experience working in design and development of avionics / airborne platforms requiring civil certification approval or similar regulated industries such as defense or medical * Knowledge of airborne regulatory approval processes (ARP-4754/4761, DO-178B/C, ISO-26262, applicable Mil-STDs) * Knowledge of FAA Part 25 for aircraft system installations. * Ability to influence executives, key decision-makers and highly technical resources * Strong verbal and written communication skills * Strong project Management skills - identification of scope, schedule and cost related issues before they become reality. We provide a competitive pay and benefits package. This position is offering a salary range of $90,000 to $160,000 annually. Belcan considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to education, experience, geographic location, and discipline. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law. Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. #systemssafetyengineer #aerospace #remotejobs #CAFTA #aerospaceengineeringjobs #aerospacesafetyengineer