Systems Safety Engineer

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!