System Safety Engineer

Full-time
System Safety Engineer (w/m/d)
Bruchsal, Germany
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We at Volocopter are pioneers in the development of electrical air taxis that take off and land vertically (eVTOLs). We bring Urban Air Mobility to life, by establishing air taxis in addition to current transportation options in megacities globally. Our aim is to offer affordable on-demand air taxi services and save people time by flying them safely to their destination. In 2011 we performed the first-ever piloted flight of a purely electrical multicopter and have since showcased numerous public flights with our full-scale Volocopter (www.volocopter.com).
Job Description

Our Electric Propulsion System, consisting of a state-of-the-art battery, power distribution and controlled electric motors, is key to making Volocopter’s products extremely safe to fly.

With your experience in developing electrical systems for aviation, or in integrating electric propulsion components into mobility products, you will contribute directly to the certification of this uniquely safe and simple flight experience. As an integral part of our Electrical Propulsion System (EPS) development team, you ensure that the proper system development processes are followed by the battery, power distribution and electric motors design teams.

Your mission during this flight:

• As a System Safety Engineer, you will work closely with colleagues in multiple disciplines to:
  a. define safety objectives for the functions and architecture of aircraft systems
  b. define FDAL and IDAL
  c. derive, validate and verify safety requirements
• Be a member of our Product Safety Team, responsible for Safety Analysis including PSSA and SSA
• Preparation and creation of system FHA, FTA, FMEA, FMECA
• Responsible for coordination and management of safety activities with external suppliers including document review and acceptance
• Specify and support the validation and verification activities of system requirements according to ARP-4754A
• Support system-level or component-level milestones, like design reviews e.g. PDR / CDR / TRR
• Mediate and highlight safety concerns associated with new proposed design architectures
• Provide support for formal audits and exchanges with EASA, as needed

Qualifications

Check in your professional skills:

• Full working proficiency in English
• University degree in Engineering (Aeronautical Engineering preferred)
• Knowledge of ARP4761, ARP4754A, CS-XX.1309
• Detailed knowledge and at least 3 or more years of experience with:
  a. Aviation safety and reliability assessment, such as FHA, FTA (or Markov Analysis, Reliability Block Diagram), FMEA, CMA, Zonal Safety Analysis, Single Event Effect (SEE), Particular Risk Analysis (PRA)
  b. Systems Engineering / V Model in Aviation or other complex product development industry processes
  c. Requirement Management
• Experience in development and certification of either aircraft-systems, or engines, or complete aircraft
• Team player with good communication skills

Bonus skills:

• Knowledge and work experience in multicopter, tilt-rotor, helicopter aircraft platforms
• Knowledge of SC-VTOL
• Experience as a Compliance Verification Engineer (CVE)
• Compelling verbal or written negotiation skills, preferably demonstrable
• Basic knowledge of:
• Li-ion batteries
• Brushless DC motor control
• High Voltage DC Power Distribution Systems
• Digital Communication Buses
• Flight Control System
• Avionics

Additional Information

Our offer:

• Volocopter offers a fast-growing high-tech working environment with a supreme network of investors and partners.
• Working at Volocopter, you will have personal accountability, be able to grow, and have unique learning opportunities based on your personal strengths.
• Volocopter offers flexible working time, short lines of communication, flat structures, and a great team spirit. Moreover, we offer an attractive salary package.
• Our offices in Bruchsal offer an inspiring working environment with modern workspaces, comfortable networking areas, a rooftop terrace for evening BBQs and free meals and drinks.
• To build our excellent team we welcome all qualified people regardless of ethnicity, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. Our international team will be happy to give you welcome and help you with your relocation where applicable.

Our differences make us stronger. At Volocopter, we value equal opportunity, trust, and the voice of each of our employee. As change-makers in air mobility, we believe that changing the world starts within each of our teams. We are committed to driving innovation by celebrating diversity and fostering an inclusive culture where everyone is treated equally and respectfully, regardless of our different backgrounds and roles in the company.
System Safety Engineer (w/m/d)

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System Safety Engineer (w/m/d)

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