Executive Recruiting Group · 10 hours ago
Aircraft Safety Engineering Lead
Colorado, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $190K/yr
10+ years expExecutive Recruiting Group is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Aircraft Safety Engineering Lead to lead the development and implementation of the aircraft safety plan for a new Part 25 aircraft. This role will ensure the aircraft meets and exceeds all regulatory requirements and industry best practices for safety, conducting safety analyses and collaborating with cross-functional teams throughout the aircraft development lifecycle.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Lead the creation, deployment, and oversight of the Aircraft Safety Program Plan in accordance with FAA 14 CFR regulations (primarily Part 25) and industry standards (ARP4754B, ARP4761A)
Lead the creation, deployment, and oversight of the aircraft and system safety assessments, including, but not limited to: AFHA/SFHA, PASA/PSSA, SSA, FMEA/FMES, CMA, PRA, ZSA, RT
Coordinate and evaluate for acceptability of safety deliverables from suppliers and service provider
Ensure regulatory compliance with FAA regulations and applicable means of compliance
Act as the central point of contact for safety-related matters across certification, engineering, and manufacturing team
Collaborate with cross-disciplinary stakeholders to embed safety into design, test, manufacturing, and operational processes
Review requirement and design changes and operational deviations for safety impact
Represent our company with internal technical forums and regulatory engagement
Advocate for safety and airworthiness improvements across the organization
Champion the development of a strong safety culture, capturing the basic framework and deployment across the organization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Systems, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering
10+ years of experience in aircraft safety engineering, including direct involvement with Part 25 certification effort
Expertise in ARP4754B and ARP4761A safety methodologies, including compliance with addressing Common Mode Error
Strong understanding of integrated aircraft systems and operational interaction
Proven ability to lead safety activities and mentor technical team
Proficiency with safety analysis tools (e.g., Ansys Medini Analyze, CAFTA, or equivalent)
Exceptional communication, analytical, and cross-functional collaboration skill
Proven track record of applying meticulous attention to detail and rigorous critical thinking to analyze complex engineering challenges, identify latent risks, and develop sound safety solutions across the aircraft lifecycle
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to engage, influence, and align diverse cross-functional teams
Preferred
Master's degree in Aerospace, Systems, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering
Company
Executive Recruiting Group
Executive Recruiting Group is a woman-owned boutique firm specializing in executive search, recruiting, and placement across the aviation, aerospace, flight-test certification, battery technology, and additive manufacturing industries.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase