Electra.aero · 5 days ago
Principal System Safety Engineer
Manassas, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
12+ years expElectra.aero is pioneering sustainable aviation with its hybrid-electric Ultra Short Takeoff and Landing aircraft. The Principal System Safety Engineer will ensure the safety and reliability of aircraft systems throughout their lifecycle, focusing on safety analysis, compliance with safety standards, and developing safety documentation.
AerospaceAir TransportationElectric Vehicle
Responsibilities
Conduct safety analyses such as failure hazard assessments (FHA), system safety assessments (SSA), fault tree analysis (FTA), and failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA). Evaluate the severity and likelihood of hazards, assess risks, and define risk mitigation measures
Define safety-critical requirements for aircraft systems, working closely with design engineers to ensure safety considerations are incorporated into the system design
Develop and maintain company and program-level safety documentation, including system safety program plans, safety assessment reports, safety analysis reports, and hazard logs
Provide clear safety analysis reports to stakeholders (including regulatory bodies) to support certification and operational approval
Ensure compliance with national and international aviation safety standards, including Safety of Aircraft Systems (DO-178C, DO-254) and ARP 4754A (Guidelines for the development of civil aircraft and systems)
Participate in design reviews to evaluate safety-critical aspects of the aircraft systems and provide recommendations for design improvements, ensuring that safety issues identified during the design phase are addressed and tracked through implementation
Identify potential failure modes for aircraft systems and their impacts on overall safety, working with the appropriate engineering disciplines to define and implement mitigation strategies (e.g., redundancy, fault tolerance)
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams consisting of engineering, operations, program leadership, suppliers and certification leads, to ensure safety considerations are integrated into all aspects of aircraft design and operations
Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, fostering their technical and professional growth while ensuring that best engineering practices are followed
Provide safety-related training to engineering teams, ensuring they understand system safety principles and practices
Promote a safety culture within the engineering organization
Stay up to date with changes in aviation safety regulations, standards, and best practices
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline with at least 12 years of relevant experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
Experience with aircraft systems engineering, with a strong focus on safety-related roles
Experience in performing safety analyses such as Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), System Safety Assessments (SSA), and other safety-related techniques
Practical experience with safety-critical systems in both development and operational settings
Strong knowledge of reliability engineering and risk management principles
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, team-oriented environment
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Preferred
In-depth experience with safety certification processes on a FAA Part 23 aircraft certification program
Exposure to full life-cycle development of aircraft systems, from initial design and analysis to testing, certification, and operational monitoring
Private pilot certificate
Expert-level understanding of system safety processes, procedures, and analytical methods
Company
Electra.aero
Electra develops hybrid-electric aircraft for sustainable urban and regional air mobility.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$115MKey Investors
Prysm CapitalStatkraft VenturesVirginia Innovation Partnership Corporation
2025-04-21Series B· $115M
2023-07-26Series Unknown
2023-06-01Grant
Leadership Team
Marc Ausman
VP, Sales & Support
Recent News
2025-11-24
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