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:

1. Conduct Qualitative and Quantitative Safety Analyses at System and Aircraft Level based on the ARP4761A standard (FHA, PSSA, SSA, FTA, FMECA, CMA, PRA, ZSA, etc.)
2. Generate safety requirements for the system and sub-system design teams and collaborate to ensure compliance
3. Create reasoned safety arguments for complex and novel systems and communicate these to relevant stakeholders
4. Support familiarisation and panel reviews with the UK CAA and other regulatory authorities

Requirements Essential Experience/Qualifications:

1. At least 5 years of practical experience in a similar role
2. Aeronautical engineering degree or equivalent experience in aerospace industry
3. Strong working knowledge of Aircraft/System Safety Assessment following ARP4761A (or equivalent standard) including FHA, FTA, FMEA, CMA, etc.
4. Awareness of commercial aerospace certification regulations for aircraft and/or engines, e.g., Part 23/CS-23, Part 33/CS-E
5. Good working knowledge of risk assessment methodologies and ALARP justifications

Other Beneficial Experience/Qualifications:

1. Knowledge of safety assurance techniques for new safety-critical products/components
2. Experience with writing and managing system requirements
3. Knowledge of systems development following ARP4754 (or equivalent standard)
4. Knowledge of Reliability prediction techniques, e.g., MIL-HDBK-217F
5. Knowledge of Software Certification to DO-178C or Hardware Certification to DO-254
6. Previous approval as Part 21J Compliance Verification Engineer for Systems Safety
7. Experience working within a Part 21J Design Organisation environment

Benefits Why Join Us?

We want to help you be your best self, at work and at home. We provide our employees with:

• Private health and dental care, including family members
• Mental health support through trained Mental Health First Aiders, Employee Assistance Programmes, and wellbeing initiatives
• Free lunch and healthy snacks to keep you energized
• Sports, games, and culture clubs such as running, cycling, padel, trivia, theatre, and gardening

Additional Perks:

• Stock options to share our success
• 5 hours of free flying lessons
• 25 days holiday plus public holidays for work-life balance
• Free EV Charging and EV Club membership
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes for EV Club, Curry's Tech, Cycle to Work, and Ikea furniture
• Weekly Spot Bonuses for excellence
• Income Protection and Legal Support
• Relocation Support for seamless transition