ZeroAvia is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Systems Safety Engineer to support our system safety assessments for 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 join a world-class team passionate about designing and delivering solutions that are not only carbon-emission free but also cost-effective.
Main Responsibilities:
Within the System Safety Team as part of a UK CAA Part 21J Design Organisation, the Systems Safety Engineer will be responsible for:
* Conducting Qualitative and Quantitative Safety Analyses at System and Aircraft Level based on ARP4761A (FHA, PSSA, SSA, FTA, FMECA, CMA, PRA, ZSA, etc.)
* Generating safety requirements for the system and sub-system design teams and collaborating to ensure compliance.
* Creating safety arguments for complex and novel systems and communicating these to stakeholders.
* Supporting familiarisation and panel reviews with the UK CAA and other authorities.
Essential Experience/Qualifications:
* At least 5 years of practical experience in a similar role.
* Aeronautical engineering degree or equivalent aerospace experience.
* Strong knowledge of Aircraft / System Safety Assessment following ARP4761A (or similar standards), including FHA, FTA, FMEA, CMA, etc.
* Awareness of aerospace certification regulations such as Part 23/CS-23, Part 33/CS-E, etc.
* Good understanding of risk assessment methodologies and ALARP justifications.
Other Beneficial Experience/Qualifications:
* Knowledge of safety assurance techniques for safety-critical products/components.
* Experience in writing and managing system requirements.
* Knowledge of systems development standards like ARP4754.
* Understanding of reliability prediction techniques such as MIL-HBK-217F.
* Knowledge of Software Certification (DO-178C) or Hardware Certification (DO-254).
* Previous approval as Part 21J Compliance Verification Engineer for Systems Safety.
* Experience working within a Part 21J Design Organisation environment.
Why Join Us?
We support our employees to be their best at work and home, offering:
* Private health and dental care, including family coverage
* Mental health support through trained First Aiders, Employee Assistance Programmes, and wellbeing initiatives
* Free lunch and healthy snacks to keep you energized
* Participation in sports, culture, and social clubs such as running, cycling, trivia, theatre, and gardening
Additional Benefits:
* Stock options to share our success
* 5 hours of free flying lessons
* 25 days holiday plus public holidays
* Free EV Charging and membership in our EV Club
* Salary Sacrifice Schemes for EV, tech, cycling, and furniture
* Weekly Spot Bonuses for excellence
* Income Protection and Legal Support
* Relocation Assistance
Interested in joining the aviation revolution? Consider joining ZeroAvia!
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