Sr. Systems Safety Engineer
Irvine, CA
Rise above. Are you ready to take human possibility to a new dimension with us?
Supernal is an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company that’s developing an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicle and the ground-to-air ecosystem to support the emerging industry. By creating a sustainable, integrated, and human-centered ecosystem, we are committed to taking a thoughtful and responsible approach to entering the AAM market with a product that meets the high level of safety and reliability in today’s air transportation system.
The future of mobility starts with people. We believe in creative thinking and collaboration to help build a better mobility experience for everyone, improving people’s ability to move – whether for work or play. Join our dynamic team as we strive to be a part of something greater where potential powers tomorrow!
Supernal provides an inviting open-space workplace designed to foster collaboration, which aligns with one of our core values. This position is required to work on-site 5 days a week.
What we do:
The Sr. Systems Safety Engineer is key in developing eVTOL urban air mobility product & services solutions. This position requires an experienced professional with expertise in defining and applying safety processes and procedures in alignment with SAE ARP4754A/B and SAE 4761A, as well as safety requirements definition and safety analyses. The Sr. Systems Safety Engineer works with different engineering teams and liaises closely with the Systems Engineering team.
What you can do:
- Apply safety engineering principles to support investigation, analysis, planning, design, development, testing, evaluation, and implementation of eVTOL systems
- Review and prepare safety engineering and technical analysis reports and other technical documentation
- Execution of aircraft-level safety activities, including requirements definition, validation, and verification, PRAs (Particular Risk Analysis), and ZSA (Zonal Safety Analysis)
- Participate in architecture definition, evaluate systems architecture, support trade-off and feasibility studies
- Provide technical expertise and guidance to other departments in all aspects of Safety System Engineering industry best practices
- Support aircraft and systems-level testing related to validation/verification of failure conditions
- Support multi-disciplinary design reviews throughout the different aircraft development phases per the development plan
- Review engineering drawings, schematics, and design specifications as necessary
- Improve safety engineering processes to comply with ARP-4761A
- Collaborate with Supernal SMEs and DERs to ensure their responsible systems comply with all applicable airworthiness regulations (FAA/EASA)
- Requires up to 10% of domestic and international travel
- Other duties as assigned
What you can contribute:
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Systems, or Electrical Engineering or other related field required; Master’s preferred
- Minimum five (5) years of experience in systems aerospace safety and reliability domains for an aerospace program
- Experience working with FAA or other regulatory agencies
- Knowledge across Safety Engineering domains, to include Functional Hazard Assessments (AFHA or SFHA), Preliminary Safety Assessments (PASA or PSSA), Safety Assessments (ASA or SSA), DAL Assignment (FDAL and IDAL)
- Knowledge of Safety Analysis Methods, including Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA or FMES), Zonal Safety Analysis (ZSA), Particular Risk Analysis (PRA) and Common Mode Analysis (CMA)
- Knowledge of §2X.1309/§23.2505/§23.2510 analyses and processes, including Advisory Circular 23.1309-1E, SAE ARP 4761, and SAE ARP 4754
- Strong background with IBM DOORS NG, Polarion, or similar requirements management tool
- Strong background with CAFTA, Relyence or similar fault tree analysis tool
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
You may also be able to contribute:
- Knowledge of MIL-HDBK-217F preferred
- Experience with electric propulsion air or ground vehicles preferred
- Experience with safety aspects of RTCA DO-178B/C and RTCA DO-254 preferred
Base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for a bonus as part of total compensation.
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Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other category or class protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at: ta-support@supernal.aero
This position may include access to certain technology and/or software source code subject to U.S. export controls laws and regulations. If an export authorization from an applicable US regulatory agency is required in connection with your employment, your employment is contingent upon Supernal’s receipt of such regulatory authorization(s) and your continued compliance with all conditions and limitations pursuant to such authorization(s).