Systems Safety Engineer

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.

SYSTEMS SAFETY ENGINEER - EL SEGUNDO, CA 

To support Skyryse missions, any systems, components, software or technology must be developed with the most rigorous processes to ensure they are certifiable by regulatory agencies and are safe to operate. In this role, you will work with the Certification and Systems Engineering teams to ensure Skyryse designs have the right level of integrity to support our safety-driven mission and prepare evidence to demonstrate that capability to the FAA and DERs.

This is a full-time onsite opportunity based out of El Segundo, CA.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support application of ARP4761 to the Skyryse system including:
• Functional Hazard Assessments
• System Safety Assessments / Fault Tree Analysis
• Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
• Common Mode Assessments
• Reliability Assessments
• Failure Mode and Effects Test Planning/Reporting
• Work with the multifunctional teams to implement the safety architecture strategy.
• Support systems and subsystems integration activities to ensure safety, certification & aircraft design requirements and objectives are met.
• Work with technical leads to build and manage HIL/SIL and equipment lab requirements for failure testing.
• Support Continued Operational Safety assessments and fleet reliability after entry into service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in any engineering discipline. 
• 3+ years of safety engineering experience.
• Experience developing, writing, and reviewing safety documentation.
• Self starter with ability to work independently with minimal supervision to influence organization.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors or higher in Aerospace engineering or other related discipline.
• Knowledge in FAR Part 23/25/27/29, ARP 4761/4754A, DO-178/254/160 and other aerospace regulations/processes/standard.
• Understanding of aircraft/vehicle reliability and management principles and processes.
• Familiarity with CAFTA.
• Familiarity working with CAD.
• Excellent communication/coaching skills.
• Great attitude to improve processes to serve people.

WHY SKYRYSE?

• The opportunity to change the world through improving aviation safety and accessibility
• Salary: $95,000 - $150,000
• 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!

The posted salary range reflects the potential base pay for this role, adjusted to account for varying geographic markets. Final compensation will be based on factors such as your location, job-related skills, experience, and internal alignment, including equity and benefits.

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.