Otto Aerospace · 1 day ago
Senior Engineer, Systems Safety
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expOtto Aviation is developing the world’s first fifth-generation business jet focused on sustainability through advanced aerodynamics and composites. They are seeking a dynamic engineer to join their Aircraft Integration Team, responsible for performing systems safety analyses and ensuring compliance throughout the aircraft development program.
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Responsibilities
Be a functioning team member within Otto’s Aircraft Integration Team
Define Systems Safety processes, policies, procedures, and necessary software solutions
Develop Functional Hazard Assessments (FHA), Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analyses (FMECA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Hazard Reports, reliability analysis, etc. and mitigation plans
Assess engineering documents, data, and artifacts to ensure component and system level safety compliance; identify and mitigate potential and existing hazards
Coordinate directly with system owners to identify areas of opportunity for design improvements, minimize risk to people and property, and ensure that all aspects of system safety are addressed and communicated throughout the program
Plan, define, and verify system safety requirements and develop safety analysis artifacts to ensure design integrity and safety
Establish safety tools and procedures to ensure compliance and efficiency for production process planning and optimization
Perform and participate in trade studies to influence key aircraft decisions
Give regular presentations showing findings, updates, and systems safety inputs
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent
Minimum 5-7 years of dedicated systems safety aerospace experience
Familiarity with the civil safety process defined in Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) ARP-4761 and ARP-4754 and/or defense safety process defined in MIL-STD-882
Direct experience in SAE ARP4761 analyses: Aircraft and System Functional Hazard Assessments (AFHA/SFHAs), Aircraft and System Safety Assessment (PASA, PSSA. ASA, SSA), Particular Risk Analysis (PRA), Zonal Safety Analysis (ZSA), Common Mode Analysis (CMA)
Direct Experience in MIL-STD-882 analyses: Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA), Operational & Support Hazard Analysis (O&SHA), Health Hazard Analysis (HHA), System /Subsystem Hazard Analysis (SHA/SSHA), Hazardous Materials, Failure Modes and Effects Criticality Analyses (FMECA), Safety Assessment Report (SAR)
Basic skills in CATIA V5/V6/3DX (or similar); 3DX is preferred
Strong organizational skills
Overall knowledge of mechanical systems, propulsion, structures, avionics, and key interfaces to aircraft systems common on Part 23 / Part 25 aircraft
Knowledge of industry standards with hands-on experience
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Basic understanding of Product Lifecycle Management processes
Familiarity with FAR Part 23 and/or Part 25 relevant engineering and safety requirements
Benefits
Competitive salaries
Subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) opportunities
Paid short term disability
Voluntary long term disability
Additional term life
15 paid days off
15 paid holidays
Paid sick leave
Potential bonuses and stock options
Company
Otto Aerospace
Otto is creating the future of sustainable air travel through paradigm-shifting design, performance and economics.
51-200 employees
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