Posted 24 days ago
Safety Engineer
AI Summary
Analyzes and assesses risks for flight control systems, develops safety requirements, simulates failure scenarios, and coordinates with certification authorities to ensure compliance with aeronautical standards.
About this role
We are the designers of today for the world of tomorrow.
As one of the world’s leading engineering service providers, we at ALTEN are committed to positively shaping the future of our partners, the careers of our employees and the challenges facing our society and environment.
More than 50,000 employees in 30 countries are already working on innovative solutions in various engineering and IT sectors such as aerospace, renewable energy, medical technology, railway technology and automotive.
Main Responsibilities:
- Analysis and assessment of risks related to flight control systems, in compliance with aeronautical standards (e.g., ARP4754A, ARP4761, DO-178C, DO-254)
- Development and validation of safety requirements for critical systems, in collaboration with engineering and certification teams
- Simulation and modeling of failure scenarios to identify vulnerabilities and propose corrective solutions
- Coordination with certification authorities (EASA, FAA) to ensure system compliance with current regulations
- Writing technical documentation (safety reports, risk analyses, certification files)
- Participation in design reviews and flight or laboratory tests to validate system robustness
Your Profile :
- Engineering degree or master's in aeronautics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or equivalent, with a specialization in system safety
- Minimum 2-3 years of experience in safety engineering, in the aerospace or defense sector
- Experience in safety analysis (FHA, FMEA, FTA) and aeronautical standards (ARP4754A, DO-178C, etc.)
- Talent management – we develop your career
- Work-life balance – flexible working hours and mobile working possible
- Fit and relaxed – with EGYM Wellpass
- Enjoy biking – always on the road with company bike leasing
- Green mobility – with us, you can travel at a reduced rate
…we also offer a permanent employment contract, corporate benefits, and team events.
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