System Safety Assessment Expert
2 days ago
Phoenix
Job Description Job Description SyberJet Aircraft is seeking a System Safety Assessment (SSA) Expert with deep expertise in system safety, reliability, and FAA certification. The candidate will serve as the in-house Subject Matter Expert (SME) for safety assessments, guiding the development of safety-related documentation and certification activities across aircraft, systems, and components. This role blends technical safety leadership, certification coordination, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering teams, suppliers, DERs, and the FAA. It is ideally suited for an engineer with direct experience applying ARP4754B, ARP4761A, and 14 CFR Part 23/25 regulations, who can understand complex aircraft systems and failure modes and translate them into actionable safety requirements and compliance artifacts. Key Responsibilities System Safety Expertise: • Serve as in-house SME for all aspects of the system safety assessment process., • Lead the creation, review, approval, and FAA coordination of safety documents including FHA, PSSA, SSA, FTA, CCA, PRA, ZSA, CMA/FMEA/FMECA, and supporting compliance documentation., • Revise existing safety assessments to support design modifications., • Participate in developing and reviewing functional architecture, ensuring proper functional decomposition, independence, and traceability to safety requirements for the aircraft, systems, and equipment., • Develop and maintain the System Safety Plan and support the creation of PSCPs., • Define and track Development Assurance Levels (DALs) for software and hardware; ensure compliance through redundancy, separation, and independence in design., • Track and validate safety assumptions and results to ensure traceability and compliance., • Align system design and architecture with safety and reliability targets, ensuring objectives are met via redundancy, separation, and independence., • Apply reliability prediction methods and tools, such as MIL-HDBK-217, NPRD, and other applicable standards/databases to support safety and reliability objectives., • Manage and track safety documentation deliverables using Teamcenter, Jira, and Confluence., • Leverage MBSE tools and methodologies, including Siemens Polarion, ANSYS Medini, and ANSYS SCADE, to document and approve safety requirements., • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams on safety assessment methodologies, processes, and best practices., • Collaborate with engineering teams and suppliers to align safety objectives with system design., • Contribute to continuous improvement of company safety assessment processes, tools, and methods., • Support project teams in developing schedules and milestones related to safety deliverables. Qualifications Education: • Minimum of 10 years’ experience in aerospace system safety assessment for Part 23 or Part 25 certification programs., • In-depth knowledge of ARP4754B, ARP4761A, and FAA certification processes., • Demonstrated experience creating, reviewing, and achieving FAA approval of safety documentation involving direct coordination with DERs and FAA representatives., • Proven expertise in Failure Hazard Analysis (FHA), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Common Cause Analysis (CCA), Particular Risk Analysis (PRA), and Zonal Safety Analysis (ZSA) and other structured safety methods., • Strong knowledge of aircraft and system functions, interfaces, and component-level failure modes; skilled in architecture analysis and functional decomposition., • Familiarity with PSCPs, compliance verification checklists, and ICA flow-down implementation., • Experience defining, tracking, and validating DAL levels for hardware and software., • Demonstrated ability to recognize safety risks in design and propose effective, certifiable mitigations., • Proficiency with MBSE tools such as Siemens Polarion, ANSYS Medini, and ANSYS SCADE., • Familiarity with Agile development and Jira sprint methodology. Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills. What We Offer • Competitive salary and benefits package., • Opportunities for professional growth and development., • A collaborative, engineering-driven, innovative work environment., • The chance to work on cutting-edge aerospace projects with a talented team of professionals.Company DescriptionSyberJet Aircraft is a U.S. based manufacturer of the world’s fastest and longest range light business jet—the SJ30. The SJ30 has a top speed of Mach 0.83 (486 kts / 560 mph), a 2,500 nautical mile range, and maintains sea level cabin pressure up to 41,000 feet (maximum flight ceiling of 49,000 feet). The SJ30 is designed with a unique 30 degree swept wing for high speed and fuel efficient cruising that features leading edge slats and flaps that are optimized for low speed approaches and gentle landings. These state of art aerodynamics, coupled with the efficiency and power of Williams FJ44 engines and the advanced technology of SyberVisionTM avionics (with Honeywell inside), have earned the SJ30 three world records for speed and distance. SyberJet Aircraft has operations in Cedar City, Utah and in San Antonio, Texas.SyberJet Aircraft is a U.S. based manufacturer of the world’s fastest and longest range light business jet—the SJ30. The SJ30 has a top speed of Mach 0.83 (486 kts / 560 mph), a 2,500 nautical mile range, and maintains sea level cabin pressure up to 41,000 feet (maximum flight ceiling of 49,000 feet). The SJ30 is designed with a unique 30 degree swept wing for high speed and fuel efficient cruising that features leading edge slats and flaps that are optimized for low speed approaches and gentle landings. These state of art aerodynamics, coupled with the efficiency and power of Williams FJ44 engines and the advanced technology of SyberVisionTM avionics (with Honeywell inside), have earned the SJ30 three world records for speed and distance. SyberJet Aircraft has operations in Cedar City, Utah and in San Antonio, Texas.