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Senior Systems Safety Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$140 - $190/hr

Requirements * 10+ years of experience in aircraft systems safety, airworthiness, avionics systems engineering, or a closely related field. * Hands-on experience performing commercial aircraft safety ...

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Principal System Safety Engineer

Tucson, AZ · On-site +1

Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of relevant Systems Engineering or Safety Engineering experience. An advanced degree may account for ...

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Senior Systems Safety Engineer

Garmin Ltd.

Arizona City, AZ • On-site

$95 - $120/hr

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Posted 4 days ago

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8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 45 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

14th of 159 rated electronics manufacturers

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.

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