Aerospace Systems Safety Engineer (Experienced or Senior)

Job Description

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The Boeing Safety, Security & Airworthiness (SS&A) organization is looking for a Systems Safety Engineer to join the Aviation Safety Team within Enterprise Safety and Mission Assurance. Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Experienced (Level 3) and Senior (Levels 4 and 5) Systems Safety Engineers. This position is based in Seal Beach, CA.

As an Airplane Safety Engineer, you will be responsible for working cross-functionally to conduct safety analyses across development, modification, and operation phases of the product lifecycle. We are looking for innovative, enthusiastic, and highly collaborative individuals with unlimited curiosity and a passion for diving into design architecture details. The role offers the opportunity to perform safety analysis at the component, system, and airplane levels across a variety of functional disciplines, including Avionics, Mechanical, Environmental, Electrical, and Propulsion. Our objectives are achieved through independent research, teamwork, creative thinking, and meticulous attention to detail.

A successful candidate will have a strong engineering background and understanding of statistical methods, and will be adept at evaluating system architectures to determine the consequences of failures, malfunctions, and defects. They will excel at collaborating with Design Engineers to help create a robust design. You will play a key role in supporting the continued safe operation of today's commercial fleet and in developing the next generation of commercial aircraft.

Primary Responsibilities :

Conducts system research and analysis to identify potential or investigate reported in-service fleet hazards, risks, and safety concerns and quantifies impact.

Identifies safety and mission assurance issue systemic root causes and recommends corrective actions using industry best practices.

Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to define, validate, and integrate safety, mission success, and airworthiness requirements; incorporates into designs, operations, and procedures.

Performs or reviews tests, analyses, inspections, audits, and simulations to verify system meets defined safety and mission assurance requirements.

Creates and maintains aerospace safety and mission assurance tools and processes.

Documents safety analysis, hazard mitigation, validation and verification activities in compliance with relevant customer and regulatory safety standards.

Develops and maintains safety and corrective action plans. Assists with demonstrating safety hazard risk mitigations and control methods to the customer and regulators.

Ensures mission success through execution of Mission Assurance activities throughout the program lifecycle.

Contributes to establishing global safety advocacy strategies, training, tools, and methods.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills / Experience) :

Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science

3+ years of experience in aerospace systems engineering

1+ years of experience in System Safety Analysis

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills / Experience) :

Senior (Level 4) : 5+ years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Senior (Level 5) : 10+ years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience with engineering / scientific principles with particular emphasis on the aeronautical, mechanical, and electrical system disciplines

Experience with aircraft systems, components, and functions (e.g., Flight Controls, Hydraulics, Avionics, Fuels, etc.) or Systems Integration

Experience gathering, manipulating, and analyzing large amounts of data

Experience in assessing and documenting analysis to show compliance

Experience with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Part 25.1309

Experience with Aerospace Recommended Practices (ARP) ARP4754 and ARP4761

Experience with Continued Operational Safety Process (COSP) and reporting criteria

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.

Drug Free Workplace :

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay and Benefits :

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage, and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range (Experienced - level 3) : $104,550 - $141,450

Summary Pay Range (Senior - level 4) : $128,350 - $173,650

Summary Pay Range (Senior - level 5) : $157,250 - $212,750

Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 10, 2025

Export Control Requirements : This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details : US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer :

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military / veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military / veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.