System Safety Engineer

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.
We have an exciting opportunity for a System Safety Engineer in our Safety and RAM Engineering group.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to learn aircraft and ground station subsystems and become an expert on how the systems work as a whole.
• Support safety analysis of our Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). The multiple programs in development support the US Army and US Air Force, along with many other US and Foreign customers.
• In this role, the successful candidate will work on an integrated Reliability and System Safety team to support both customer risk acceptance, and airworthiness requirements.
• Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
• Development of a System Safety Program Plan, Preliminary Hazard Analysis, Functional Hazard Analysis, System Safety Analysis / Safety Assessment Report, clear and concise System Safety requirements, and support of the Hazard Tracking System.
• Understands the methods of identifying and categorizing Safety-Significant (safety-critical and safety-related) functions and their affects within the hardware, software, and human interfaces of the design architecture.
• Perform Fault Tree Analyses.
• Conduct Failure Modes Effects Criticality Analysis (FMECA)
• Ability to develop Reliability and Maintainability Models and Reliability Block Diagrams (RBDs)
• Conduct Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)
• Support the Design Assurance process and other related design review milestones (i.e., PDR, CDR, etc.)
• Have strong communication, computer, technical writing, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
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Job Qualifications:

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; four or more years of experience with a bachelor’s degree or two or more years of experience with a master’s degree. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Must have a basic understanding of engineering concepts, principles, and theory.
• Demonstrates the ability to follow and apply basic engineering knowledge, adapt standard techniques, and utilize the required diagnostics, tools and equipment, while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
• Familiarity with managing Hazardous materials as part of the System Safety process (including Hazardous Material Management Plan and Report)
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-882E, MIL-HBK-516C, Aerospace Recommended Practice (ARP) 4761, STANAG 4671, operation and processes of System Safety Working Groups, and other related milestones such as PDR’s and CDR’s.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools (i.e., Excel, Word, Visio, Access)
• Must be able to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment.
• Good communication, computer, and interpersonal skills are required to enable an effective interface with other professionals, to produce appropriate documentation, and to present results to a limited internal audience.
• Must be able to work both independently and on a team.
• Able to work extended hours as required.
• Must have the ability to obtain an maintain a DoD security clearance.

Salary:$81,080 - $141,650Travel Percentage Required 0 - 25Relocation Assistance Provided Not Provided US Citizenship Required? YesClearance Required? Desired Clearance LevelSecret WorkstyleHybrid