Aircraft Safety Engineer at Skyryse

Our mission at Skyryse is nothing less than a new era in flight, where fatalities are nearly zero, piloting any aircraft is simple and safe, and the sky is accessible to all. SkyOS, our industry-first universal operating system for flight, provides any airplane or helicopter with a fly-by-wire flight management solution that significantly reduces the complexity of flying. Skyryse One, our first production aircraft powered by SkyOS, was unveiled in 2024 and features the simplest, safest, and most intuitive flight controls in general aviation.

AIRCRAFT SAFETY ENGINEER- EL SEGUNDO, CA

Support Skyryse systems development from the ground up, including the validation and verification effort of complex architecture. Write requirements, validate them, and support the development of the verification strategy. Work closely with the systems team to drive the ARP4754 requirements management approach to the organization. Support complex architecture development including Fly By Wire, Trajectory Planning, Navigation, and Perception in the development of flight automation. This position reports directly to the Manager of Certification and Systems. 

 RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and review system safety deliverables for aircraft systems and subsystems, including Functional Hazard Assessment, Fault Trees, FMEA, PRA, CMA, ZSA, etc 
• Develop preliminary and final System Safety Assessments (P/SSA)
• Work with Systems Architect to develop Assurance Level identification for development program
• Coach and influence organization in best practices for system safety practices
• Develop and maintain a safety database and risk register for Skyryse 
• Support Continuing Airworthiness activities
• Perform other duties as assigned

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in any engineering discipline 
• Strong report writing and communication skills
• System Safety knowledge of Part 25/27/29 requirements.
• 7+ years experience in aircraft systems development
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of aircraft quality assurance and management principles and processes
• Great attitude to improve processes to serve people

 PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience completing a full commercial aircraft life-cycle development and certification program
• Knowledge of AC 1309, SAE ARP 4761 and understanding of RTCA/DO-178 and DO-254
• 14+ years experience in aircraft systems development
• Previous, active or application pending FAA System Safety Designated Engineering Representative (DER)
• Be familiar with requirements management tools such as JAMA, Polarion, or DOORS

WHY SKYRYSE?

• The opportunity to change the world through improving aviation safety and accessibility 
• Salary Range: $140,000 - $190,000
• Valuable stock option plan
• Heavily subsidized medical, dental and vision plans
• Full-time employees are eligible for 20 days of paid time off (PTO) and 5 sick days annually.  PTO and sick days must be used in accordance with Company policy.
• A company with an ambitious vision, a dynamic work environment, and a team of smart, motivated, and fun to work-with colleagues!

WE WELCOME ALL

Skyryse is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

NO AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED.