System Safety Engineer

Company: General Atomics
Location: Poway
Posted on: February 2, 2025

Job Description:

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 System Safety team to support customer risk acceptance and airworthiness certification activities.
• Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
• Development of a System Safety Program Plan, Preliminary Hazard Analysis, Functional Hazard Analysis, Common Cause Analysis, System Safety Analysis / Safety Assessment Report, and support of the Hazard Tracking System.
• Writing clear and concise system safety requirements and support of relevant validation and verification activities.
• Identifying and categorizing Safety-Significant (safety-critical and safety-related) functions and their effects within the hardware, software, and human interfaces of the design architecture.
• Performing Fault Tree Analyses.
• Conducting Failure Modes Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA).
• Supporting the Design Assurance process and other related design review milestones (i.e., PDR, CDR, etc.).We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.Job Qualifications:
• Typically requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and two or more years of engineering experience with a bachelor'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 military and/or commercial System Safety or Airworthiness standards and specifications such as: MIL-STD-882E, MIL-HBK-516C, Aerospace Recommended Practice (ARP) 4761 and 4754, STANAG 4671, 14 CFR Part 23/25, or AC 23/25.1309.
• Familiarity with operation and processes of System Safety Working Groups and other related milestones such as PDR's and CDR's.
• Familiarity with managing Hazardous materials as part of the System Safety process (including Hazardous Material Management Plan and Report); high level understanding of foreign Hazardous materials requirements (i.e., REACH) is desirable.
• 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.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required.Salary: $68,770 - $116,193
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