System Safety Assessment Expert - Aircraft Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

SyberJet is an up-and-coming aircraft manufacturer dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and precision in the design and manufacturing of advanced aerospace systems and aircraft. Our team is committed to excellence, creativity, and continuous improvement in all aspects of our work.

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 :

• Develop and maintain safety and reliability documentation for aircraft and aircraft systems in compliance with regulatory and industry standards.
• Analyze system and component failure modes, assessing their effects on aircraft operation, performance, and occupant safety.
• Perform system safety assessments and contribute to certification deliverables in alignment with SAE ARP4761 and ARP4754A processes.
• 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.
• Ensure safety objectives are incorporated into the aircraft and the associated Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA).

Certification Planning, Documentation, and Coordination :

Reliability and Risk Management :

Product Lifecycle and Tools :

Leadership and Mentoring :

Qualifications

Education :

Experience :

Preferred Experience :

Communication : Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively present and document technical safety information.

Team Player : Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills.

What We Offer

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume, cover letter, and a portfolio of relevant work to careers@syberjet.com. Please include System Safety Assessment Expert in the subject line of your email.