Systems Safety Engineer

Responsibilities

• Understand safety regulatory requirements applicable to the aircraft and system development program and tailor the safety assessment process to ensure these requirements are met to the satisfaction of airworthiness authority.
• Perform safety assessments for one or more aircraft systems in accordance with SAE ARP4761A (FHA, FTA, CCA/CMA, FMEA).
• Define appropriate safety targets using airworthiness regulations and guidance material such as 14 CFR 2X.1309 for developmental aircraft and systems and develop safety mitigation strategies.
• Liaise with airworthiness authority and Designated Engineering Representative to validate safety targets.
• Verify the implementation of mitigation strategies and provide recommendations and limitations.

Requirements

• B.S. in a relevant engineering discipline with at least 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience.
• Previous experience interacting with technical teams coupled with excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Understanding and experience with design safety engineering principles for safety critical systems.
• Experience with ARP4754A, DO-178C, DO-254, DO-160, ARP4761, MIL-STD-882, or similar standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications

Hybrid work opportunity. At Wisk, this means working onsite at our Mountain View 3 days per week with flexibility for the remainder of the days.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 9 off Fridays for full-time employees throughout the year.
• Flexible vacation time off.
• 11 company holidays.
• A 401(k) plan with 50% company matching vested immediately.
• Commuter assistance.
• Education assistance.
• Free catered lunches.
• Flight lessons.
• Wellness allowances.
• Snacks, drinks.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Charitable giving match.
• Patent bonus program.

Pay

The company expects to pay a starting base salary within this range for this role: $101,000 - $127,000 per year.

Schedule

This is a hybrid work opportunity. At Wisk, this means working onsite at our Mountain View 3 days per week with flexibility for the remainder of the days.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 9 off Fridays for full-time employees throughout the year.
• Flexible vacation time off.
• 11 company holidays.
• A 401(k) plan with 50% company matching vested immediately.
• Commuter assistance.
• Education assistance.
• Free catered lunches.
• Flight lessons.
• Wellness allowances.
• Snacks, drinks.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Charitable giving match.
• Patent bonus program.