Collins AerospaceRemote
Principal Systems Engineer – Product Safety (ARP4761 or MIL-STD-882E experience required)
United States of America
Full Time
2 weeks ago
$108,000 - $204,000 USD
No H1B
Key skills
ARP4761MIL-STD-882ESystem Safety Program Plans (SSPP)Functional Hazard Assessments (FHA)Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)Safety Assessment Reports (SAR)ARP4754ADO-254DO-178B/CDO-297CAFTAFailure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA)Reliability EngineeringStatisticsMathematical ModelingAvionics SafetyCLeadershipMentoringCollaboration
About this role
Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced solutions for the aerospace and defense industry. They are seeking a Principal Systems Engineer – Product Safety to lead safety initiatives and ensure the reliability and integrity of aircraft systems. This role involves executing safety assessments, collaborating with engineering teams, and mentoring less experienced engineers.
Responsibilities:
- Lead critical safety initiatives and be a trusted advisor to our engineering teams and customers
- Driving Comprehensive Safety Assessments: Execute civil safety assessments in accordance with ARP4761 or military safety assessments per MIL-STD-882E. This includes developing System Safety Program Plans (SSPPs), Functional Hazard Assessments (FHAs), Fault Tree Analyses (FTAs), and Safety Assessment Reports (SARs)
- Shaping Design Requirements: Collaborate with systems, hardware, and software engineering teams to define safety-critical requirements during the development process
- Reviewing & Refining Designs: Dive deep into design documentation for safety-critical systems, providing expert analysis and feedback to ensure the highest standards of safety
- Mentorship & Leadership: Share your expertise with less experienced engineers, guiding them in safety practices and fostering a culture of continuous learning
- Cross-Team Collaboration: Partner with customers, stakeholders, and organizational leaders to develop plans, solve challenges, and deliver excellence
- Travel 5%
Requirements:
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
- Experience in safety-critical systems; ARP4761 or MIL-STD-882E safety standards
- Familiarity with standards such as ARP4754A, DO-254, DO-178B/C, and DO-297
- Proficiency in CAFTA or equivalent safety analysis tools, including proficiency in Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)
- Strong foundation in reliability engineering theory, statistics, and mathematical modeling
- Recognized technical expertise in avionics safety, with cross-cultural awareness to excel in diverse team environments