System Safety Engineer - Technical Specialist II

System Safety Engineer - Technical Specialist II

Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

Location:

GAC Savannah

• Model functionality of aircraft systems and their intersystem dependencies.
• Assign aircraft functions to supporting systems.
• Assess the impact of system functional losses to the aircraft.
• Assess system design changes for their functional effect on the aircraft.
• Use cause and effect techniques to classify the importance of components based on failure effect.
• Calculate probability of failure occurrence using Boolean Algebra via Fault Tree analysis.
• Work with system design engineers to improve system operation.
• Become proficient in various aircraft system designs.
• Manage requirements through capturing, tracing, and analyzing.
• Analyze aircraft wiring to understand the system and aircraft effect for loss of wire function.
• Assess aircraft compartment zones for hazards such as fire, fuel, and smoke due to ignition sources.
• Assess the impact to the aircraft from loss of components due to an engine blade failure.
• Select appropriate methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to resolve complex engineering issues.
• Act as a recognized authority and be consulted extensively by associates and others.
• Anticipate and resolve complex issues creatively, developing standards and guides for diverse engineering activities.
• Balance technical product, cost, and schedule considerations in problem solving.
• Work without appreciable direction, reviewing work from a long‑range perspective for desired results.
• Exercise latitude in determining technical objectives of assignments and make authoritative decisions and recommendations.
• Maintain current knowledge of developments in aircraft specialties and related fields to recommend innovations and improve quality and effectiveness of company products.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge and technical acumen of System Safety Engineering analysis techniques and processes, including but not limited to 14 CFR Part 25.1309, ARP
  4754A, and ARP
  4761.
• Knowledge of aerodynamics, and typical systems and equipment designs associated with airplanes.
• Experience with allocation of aircraft functions to systems functions, classification of criticality assignments, and FDAL & IDAL Assignment Process.
• Experience in performing fault tree analysis, failure mode effect analysis, and common cause analysis.
• Experience with probability and reliability calculations and fault tree analysis software (CAFTA preferred).
• Familiarity and a working knowledge of Safety Requirements in DOORS or similar software.
• Familiarity in EWIS .1709 analysis.
• Familiarity in HIRF / Lightning Criticality Analysis.
• Familiarity in other particular risk assessments such as Engine Rotor Burst Analysis, APU Rotor Burst Analysis, Environmental & Zonal Analysis, Wheel Well Analysis.
• Advanced degree in engineering or related curriculum preferred (see Education section).
• University-level education in engineering or technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform essential functions.
• Minimum 10 years in specific technical discipline or 15 years broad engineering experience across several disciplines.
• Experience credit for related advanced degrees limited to 2 years for a Master’s and 4 years for a PhD.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English language.

• CATIA/3D modeling.
• Technical writing.

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or a related technical curriculum applicable to the position or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions. One may also possess a Master’s or Ph.D. in applicable fields within limits of 2 or 4 years credit for advanced degrees.

Job position requires recognition as a technical specialist and the ability to develop standards, perform advanced safety analyses, and manage complex design requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.