ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Faa System Safety Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Joby Aviation

System Safety Engineer

Santa Cruz, CA · On-site

$126K - $160K/yr

... with the FAA. With plans to launch our aircraft in the US and Dubai, we're now scaling ... Joby Aviation is seeking a system safety engineer who will be a part of the system safety and ...

Joby Aviation

System Safety Engineer

Santa Cruz, CA · On-site

$126K - $160K/yr

... with the FAA. With plans to launch our aircraft in the US and Dubai, we're now scaling ... Overview Joby Aviation is seeking a system safety engineer who will be a part of the system safety ...

Joby Aviation

System Safety Engineer

Santa Cruz, CA · On-site

$126K - $160K/yr

... with the FAA. With plans to launch our aircraft in the US and Dubai, we're now scaling ... Overview Joby Aviation is seeking a system safety engineer who will be a part of the system safety ...

Tetra Tech

Senior System Safety Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$150K - $160K/yr

As a Senior System Safety Engineer, you will participate in safety analyses and review safety ... Support, advise, and assist FAA R&D and modernization projects by conducting SRM Ability to produce ...

KBR, Inc.

System Safety Engineer

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$113K - $141K/yr

System Safety Engineer Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR is seeking a System Safety Engineer to join our team in El Segundo, CA. You must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. KBR ...

Butler America Aerospace

System Safety Engineer

Woburn, MA · On-site

$100 - $112/hr

Systems Safety Engineer Location: Woburn, MA Job ID: #73071 Pay Range: $100-112 Description: Must be able to obtain clearance - can start uncleared Position may be supporting Tewksbury, Woburn, or ...

New

ManTech

System Safety Engineer

Cape Canaveral, FL · On-site

The System Safety Engineer will help protect our national security while supporting the USSF Space Systems Command (SSC) Space Access Directorate at Los Angeles Air Force Base or Cape Canaveral Space ...

next page

Showing results 1-20

All JobsManufacturing JobsElectronics JobsElectronics Engineer JobsFAA System Safety Engineer Jobs

Faa System Safety Engineer information

See salary details

$53.5K

$127.2K

$167K

How much do faa system safety engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for faa system safety engineer in the United States is $127,215.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $98,000.00 and $157,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are popular job titles related to Faa System Safety Engineer jobs?

For Faa System Safety Engineer jobs, the most frequently searched job titles are:

Infographic showing various Faa System Safety Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $127,215 per year, or $61.2 per hour.

Senior Systems Safety Engineer

Mesa, AZ • On-site

Garmin International, Inc.
Electronics and Appliance Stores • 10K+ employees
Learn more about Garmin International, Inc.external

Full-time

Re-posted 2 days ago

Garmin rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 45 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Overview
We are seeking a full-time Senior Aircraft Systems Safety Engineer in our Mesa,AZ location. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the aircraft system safety assessment process and generating and approving the required analyses in support of Garmin STC projects.
Essential Functions
  • Work with system safety analysts to establish the system safety approach and documentation necessary to show compliance for Garmin STC
  • Support the generation and UM approval of System Safety Assessment documentation in support of Garmin STC projects
  • Interface with Hardware, Software and EMC groups to ensure appropriate design assurance levels are considered
  • FAA approve Functional Hazard Analysis, qualitative analysis, FMEA, Fault Tree Analysis and particular risk/common cause analyses as required to certify the STC installations
  • Generate Functional Hazard Analysis, qualitative analysis, FMEA, Fault Tree Analysis and particular risk/common cause analyses as required to certify the STC installations for projects not assigned as a UM
  • FAA approve test plans and reports and other data supporting system safety assessment process
  • Work with engineers to generate and approve compliance statements for 23.1309 and other regulations that require system safety substantiation in support of Garmin STC projects
  • Provide guidance and mentoring to system safety engineers
  • Interface with ODA Administrators and FAA engineers as required

Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Computer Engineering AND a minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
  • Previous experience working in avionics design, installation and FAA certification
  • Must be detail-oriented and work proactively and effectively with some supervision support
  • Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a flexible, fast paced and challenging environment
  • Demonstrated knowledge of FAA regulations applicable to avionics and flight controls certification efforts
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of the FAA STC process
  • Demonstrated understanding of commercial avionics interface standards and their installation
  • Demonstrated clear understanding of the FAA system safety process
  • Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
  • Demonstrated advanced knowledge in one or more of the following technical areas: Electrical Systems, Structures, Mechanical Systems, System Safety, HIRF/Lightning, and/or Aircraft Certification

Desired Qualifications
  • Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
  • Currently hold ODA UM / FAA DER authority in electrical or mechanical systems with system safety authority or meet the minimum FAA experience requirements to obtain such delegation
  • Knowledge of FAA regulations applicable to avionics and flight controls certification efforts particularly those associated with system safety such as 23.1309
  • Thorough knowledge of AC 23/25.1309 and SAE ARPs 4761 and 4754
  • Thorough working knowledge of the FAA system safety process, including at least 3 years conducting aircraft level system safety analysis
  • Pilot's license
  • Familiar working as a Unit Member on a ODA

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.
This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits

What Garmin employees say

Pay

Benefits

Hours and flexibility

Workplace

Get the full story on Breakroom

Apply