System Safety Engineer I

Cirrus Aircraft • Duluth, MN • 5h ago

Description

Job Summary

The Aircraft Systems Safety Engineer I is responsible for ensuring the safety and reliability of aircraft systems through comprehensive safety analyses and risk assessments. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, including design, engineering, and certification, to identify, mitigate, and document potential safety risks associated with aircraft systems and operations. Engineers in this role are responsible for functional hazard assessments (FHA) and performing system safety assessments (SSAs) of airplane systems to demonstrate compliance with the requirements of 14 CFR 23.1309 and FAA AC 23.1309-1E.

Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions

Preparation and execution of program compliance plans.

Develop and update System Hazard Analyses and Safety Assessment Reports

Preparation of reliability and safety requirements for vendors' system and component requirements documents.

Prepare presentations and participate in Design Reviews and Test Readiness Reviews.

Perform reliability and safety trade studies for alternative design concepts.

Perform reliability analysis of electrical and/or mechanical assemblies using RIAC NPRD-2011, NSWC-11, RIAC Reliability Toolkit, and/or equivalent.

Perform reliability analysis of electrical assemblies using MIL-HDBK-217-F2, RIAC NPRD-2011, RIAC Reliability Toolkit, and/or equivalent.

Perform Failure Modes Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) of electrical and/or mechanical assemblies per MIL-STD-1629A, SAE ARP4761, RIAC FMD-2013, RIAC Reliability Toolkit, and/or equivalent.

Review vendors' reliability analysis and FMECA submittals for completeness and accuracy.

Perform Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) and common cause analyses (CCAs) of electrical and/or mechanical systems per SAE ARP4761.

Development of tasks and procedures for flight crew and periodic maintenance requirements necessary for ensuring compliance with 23.1309.

Support development of periodic maintenance requirements for electrical and/or mechanical systems for compliance with 23.1529.

Support design decisions related to testability, human factors, etc.

Support investigations of in-service reliability and/or safety issues.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.

0-2 years' experience in Systems Safety Analysis

Must be able to demonstrate the ability to read, write and speak the English language

Ability to communicate technical knowledge in a clear and understandable manner

Ability to work both independently and within a cross-functional team

Ability to efficiently learn new skills and manage multiple tasks

Experienced in use of lab equipment

Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio)

Performing cost and weight studies for alternative design concepts

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Nimble Learning

Collaborates

Action Oriented

Our Benefits: Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits, including:

401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting.

Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance.

Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options.

Free Health Tracking: With rewards for meeting health goals.

Generous PTO: 120 hours accrued within the first year.

Employee Referral Bonus: For referring talented candidates.

Career Development: Tuition reimbursement and professional growth opportunities.

Exclusive Discounts: Access to partner and marketplace discounts.

Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations.

These benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and enjoyment at Cirrus!

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.

Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

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