Aerospace Systems Safety Engineer (Associate, Mid-Level, or Senior)

Aerospace Systems Safety Engineer (Associate, Mid-Level, or Senior)

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Safety, Security, and Airworthiness (SS&A) organization is looking for Airplane Safety Engineers to join their Airplane Safety Team within Enterprise Safety Mission Assurance in Everett, WA. Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Associate, Mid-Level, and Senior Airplane Safety Engineers. Selected candidates have the opportunity to support commercial development programs or commercial in production programs. 

The Airplane Safety Engineer’s responsibilities will include conducting thorough safety analyses at the airplane level across various engineering disciplines. This role entails leading the intricate integration of airplane systems, human factors, and safety assessments, all while considering the operational context of the aircraft. Attention to detail and a keen engineering mindset are essential as our safety deliverables play a critical role in ensuring airplane compliance. 

Our team fosters strong partnerships with customers and program leaders across engineering disciplines. We excel in systems-oriented thinking, effective communication, and possess a deep dedication for product safety. Engaged throughout every stage of product design and certification, we maintain a steadfast focus on regulatory compliance, design safety, and product integrity. 

Familiarity with 14CFR Part 25.1309, SAE ARP-4754, SAE ARP-4761 and hands on experience developing and/or reviewing safety analyses is highly beneficial for this role.

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Participates in system research and analysis to identify potential or investigate reported in-service fleet hazards, risks, and safety concerns

• Supports identifying safety and mission assurance issue systemic root causes and recommends corrective actions using industry best practices

• Supports defining and validating safety, mission success, and airworthiness; provides support incorporating into designs, operations, and procedures

• Participates in tests, analyses, inspections, audits, and simulations to verify system meets defined safety and mission assurance requirements

• Assists with creating and maintaining aerospace safety and mission assurance tools and processes

• Contributes by documenting safety analysis, hazard mitigation, validation and verification activities in compliance with relevant customer and regulatory safety standards

• Supports creating and maintaining safety and corrective action plans

• Provides support to ensuring mission success through execution of Mission Assurance activities throughout the program lifecycle

• Participates in establishing global safety advocacy strategies, training, tools, and methods

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):  

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science 

• 1+ years of experience in airplane systems design and/or analysis (e.g. flight controls, hydraulics, avionics, fuels, etc.) and/or systems integration 

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):  

• Mid-Level: 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Senior Level: 10+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• 1+ years of experience performing system safety analysis and/or studies 

• 1+ years of experience with commercial airplane certification including support to regulator-facing forums 

• 1+ years of working knowledge of Functional Hazard Analyses (FHA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Particular Risk Assessment (PRA) and Fault Trees Analysis (FTA) and/or System Safety Assessments (SSA) 

• 1+ years of experience developing/applying aviation related system safety analysis methods such as System Safety Risk Assessments, Fault Tree Analysis, Functional Hazard Assessment  

• Operational experience and/or Pilot’s license 

• Experience solving complex, ambiguous engineering problems within an aerospace design environment 

• Aerospace industry standards, working group, or industry committee experience (e.g. SAE S-18, Flight Test Harmonization Working Group, etc.) 

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the Everett, WA site.