Airplane Safety Engineer

Responsibilities

• Oversee system research and analysis to identify flight anomalies, risks, and safety concerns.
• Execute airplane-level safety analyses using an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach.
• Evaluate operational needs to define system performance requirements and ensure interface compatibility.
• Lead the identification of systemic root causes for safety and mission assurance issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to validate and integrate airworthiness requirements into designs and procedures.
• Lead the documentation of complex safety analyses, hazard mitigations, and verification activities in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Present hazard mitigations, risk controls, and safety approaches to customers and regulatory authorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or a related field.
• 5+ years of related work experience.
• 1+ years of experience in airplane systems design, analysis, or systems integration (e.g., flight controls, hydraulics, avionics, or fuels).
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Ability to take ownership of work activities to ensure accuracy and efficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience performing systems safety analysis (e.g., Risk Assessments, FHA, FTA).
• 5+ years of experience with commercial airplane certification and safety requirements.
• Experience working with FAR Part 25.1309 and industry practices such as ARP 4761 & 4754.
• Aviation certifications such as a Dispatch license, Pilot's license, or Instrument rating.
• Proven experience solving complex, ambiguous engineering problems in an aerospace environment.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Comprehensive health insurance and flexible spending accounts.
• Health savings accounts and retirement savings plans.
• Life and disability insurance programs.
• Paid and unpaid time away from work.

About the Company

The Boeing Company is a global leader in aerospace, with teammates in more than 65 countries contributing to commercial airplanes, space, defense, and sustainability. Our Safety, Security, and Airworthiness (SS&A) organization is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of product integrity and regulatory compliance.