ZeroAvia is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Systems Safety Engineer to support our system safety assessments for our engine type certification applications and permit-to-fly test aircraft approvals from aviation regulators.
ZeroAvia is at the forefront of a new clean aviation ecosystem, and the successful candidate will be joining a world-class team that is passionate about designing and delivering solutions that are not just carbon-emission free but also cost-effective.
Main Responsibilities:
Working within the System Safety Team as part of a UK CAA Part 21J Design Organisation, the Systems Safety Engineer is responsible for;
* Conducting Qualitative and Quantitative Safety Analyses at System and Aircraft Level based on the ARP4761A standard (FHA, PSSA, SSA, FTA, FMECA, CMA, PRA, ZSA etc.)
* Generating safety requirements for the system and sub-system design teams and working collaboratively to ensure compliance.
* Creating reasoned safety arguments for complex and novel systems and communicating these to relevant stakeholders.
* Supporting familiarisation and panel reviews with the UK CAA and other regulatory authorities.
Requirements
Essential Experience/Qualifications:
* At least 5 years of practical experience in a similar role.
* Aeronautical engineering degree or equivalent experience in aerospace industry.
* Strong working knowledge of Aircraft / System Safety Assessment following ARP4761A (or an equivalent standard) including FHA, FTA, FMEA, CMA etc.
* Awareness of commercial aerospace certification regulations for aircraft and/or engines; e.g. Part 23/ CS-23, Part 33/ CS-E, etc.
* Good working knowledge of risk assessment methodologies and ALARP justifications.
Other Beneficial Experience/Qualifications:
* Knowledge of safety assurance techniques for new safety critical products / components.
* Experience with writing and managing system requirements.
* Knowledge of systems development following ARP4754 (or equivalent standard).
* Knowledge of Reliability prediction techniques e.g., MIL-HBK-217F.
* Knowledge of Software Certification to DO-178C or Hardware Certification to DO-254.
* Previous approval as Part 21J Compliance Verification Engineer for Systems Safety.
* General experience of working within a Part21J Design Organisation environment.
Benefits
Why Join Us?
We want to help you be your best self, at work and at home, that’s why we provide our employees with…
* Private health and dental care – get access to services and support when you need them. Add you family members too*
* Mental health support – enjoy a culture where positive mental health is front of mind with our trained Mental Health First Aiders, Employee Assistance Programmes and wellbeing support
* Free lunch and healthy snacks – keeping you fueled up so you can help us deliver the technology of the future**
* Sports, games and culture clubs – connect and keep fit with other ZeroAvians by joining one of our subsidised clubs – such as, running, cycling, padel, trivia, theatre and gardening
We also offer:
* Stock options – so you can share our success
* 5 hours of free flying lessons
* 25 days holiday, plus public holidays – to help you manage your work-life balance
* Free EV Charging and membership in our EV Club
* Salary Sacrifice Schemes for EV Club, Curry's Tech, Cycle to Work, and Ikea furniture
* Weekly Spot Bonuses to reward excellence.
* Income Protection and Legal Support for peace of mind
* Relocation Support to make your move seamless