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Advanced Design System Safety Engineer Staff

Cirrus Aircraft


Job Location:

Duluth, MN - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 113083 - 113083
Posted: 24 September 2026 (15 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 22 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Engineering

Job Summary

Overview
The AD&D System Safety Engineer defines andleads system safety strategy for earlyphase aircraft and system concepts andis responsible for ensuring the safety and reliability of designs beingdeveloped by the Advanced Design & Development team. This role will focus on the initial phases ofaircraft developmentideation hypothesis generation stakeholder engagementtechnology maturation and conceptual design BS1 . This role will develop safetydrivenarchitectures allocates safety and reliability requirements and establishesreusable safety cases and analysis patterns that can be carried forward intodetailed design and certification programs. This position involves acting as a safety architect and technical leader and collaborating with cross-functionalteams including aero airframe systems software and certification engineersas well as flight test flight operations and IT to ensure that noveltechnologies and operating concepts can be matured into certifiableoperationally viable role will work with small agile teams toexplore new user value propositions challenge the status quo and evolve ideasinto developed systems with validated architectures and requirements ready fordetailed design and certification planning.
Responsibilities
  • Define AD&D safety engineering strategy processes and methods aligned with core Product Developments System Safety and Systems Engineering practices.
  • Conduct system safety analyses to support early development design decisions such as system architectures availability integrity monitoring and other safety requirements.
  • Conduct and document Functional Decompositions.
  • Conduct and document aircraft and system level safety analyses specifically Aircraft Functional Hazard Assessments Preliminary Aircraft Safety Assessments System Functional Hazard Assessments Preliminary System Safety Assessments Particular Risk Assessments Common Cause Assessments and Particular Risk Assessments.
  • Develop and review system schematics.
  • Develop and validate reliability maintenance and safety requirements.
  • Participate in trade studies and design reviews.
  • Perform reliability and safety trade studies for alternative architectures and design concepts.
  • Establish and maintain safety cases including explicit documentation of assumptions open issues and certification risks for transition into development programs.
  • Mentor and coach AD&D and Systems Engineers in safety driven design practices including early phase use of ARP4754B/4761A and runtime assurance.
  • Perform reliability analysis of electrical and/or mechanical assemblies using RIAC NPRD-2011 NSWC-11 RIAC Reliability Toolkit and/or equivalent.
  • Perform reliability analysis of electrical assemblies using MIL-HDBK-217-F2 RIAC NPRD-2011 RIAC Reliability Toolkit and/or equivalent .
  • Perform Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA ) of electrical and/or mechanical assemblies per MIL-STD-1629A SAE ARP4761 RIAC FMD-2013 RIAC Reliability Toolkit and/or equivalent.
  • Support safety of flight determination for first of type flights or first flights of significantly modified aircraft.
  • Identify Failure Modes and Effects Test (FMET) cases and support simulation and flight FMET
  • Review vendors reliability analysis and FMEA submittals for completeness and accuracy.
  • Perform Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) and common cause analyses (CCAs) of electrical and/or mechanical systems per SAE ARP4761.
  • Development of tasks and procedures for flight crew and periodic maintenance requirements necessary for ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
  • Coordinate closely with and support the work of system and software architects systems development assurance systems engineering electrical and mechanical systems design flight deck designers human factors engineers and flight test.
  • Travel up to 25% may be required.
Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree in Mechanical Aerospace Electrical Systems Engineering or relevant technical discipline. Masters degreee preferred.
  • 8 years of experience with Systems Safety Analyses specifically AFHA PASA SFHA PSSA CCA and FMEAs
  • Must have a strong understanding of ARP 4761 and ARP 4754A
  • Must be able to conduct quick assessments and provide feedback on designs or architectures with only verbal direction or minimal documentation (whiteboard sketches preliminary schematics etc.)
  • Must be able to work effectively in early product development phases before full requirements or system descriptions are documented.
  • Must be able to work with highly iterative or frequently changing designs
  • Must be able to demonstrate the ability to read write and speak the English language
  • Ability to communicate technical knowledge in a clear and understandable manner
  • Intrinsic motivation to drive progress - to explore challenge and innovate and to minimize administrative overhead
  • Must be innovation minded and willing to try new and different methods or approaches
  • Must be comfortable operating under tight deadlines with minimal direction and in a shop or lab environment.
  • Must be proficient in reading and creating engineering design definition - 3D models 2D drawings sketches schematics BOMs.
  • Ability to work both independently and across a variety of functional disciplines
  • Ability to efficiently learn new skills and manage multiple tasks
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook Excel PowerPoint Word Visio)
  • Must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Preferred Qualifications:
  • Previous aircraft development program experience from early concepts to entry into service
  • Private pilot certificate or personal aviation experience
  • Familiarity with ARP 4761A and ARP 4754B.
  • Familiarity with advanced software functions (AI ML etc.) and Run Time Assurance methods
  • Working understanding of the FAAs Safety Continuum concepts Knowledgeable of or experienced with STPA (Systems Theoretic Process Analysis)
  • Broad technical skillset related to aircraft with strong understanding of systems engineering and system safety. Previous experience with Model Based Systems Engineering
  • Previous experience with CAFTA Previous experience with JAMA Familiarity with PTC products (e.g. CREO Windchill) Familiarity with Mathworks products (e.g. Matlab Simulink)
  • Familiarity with Atlassian products (e.g. Jira Confluence)
  • Proficient in at least one coding language. Experience with FAA certification processes and standards (e.g. Part 23 Part 27 Advisory Circulars Industry Consensus Standards)
  • Familiarity with foreign validation activities for EASA TCCA ANAC
  • Participation in the development and publishing of Industry Consensus Standards Experience in cross-disciplinary system integration and trade studies
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate negotiate and collaborate effectively across all levels of an organization from the shop floor to the C-suite Bonus points if your weekends involve flying plane spotting or building RC aircraft

Our Benefits: Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits including:

  • Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical vision dental with additional dependent coverage options
  • Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts:FSA and HSA offerings with company contributions to HSA
  • Well-being:Calm Health Employee Assistance Program and wellness incentives through medical provider
  • 401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days with 100% vesting at 1 year of service
  • PTO: Various PTO plans starting at 100 hours accrued within the first year
  • Additional Time off Benefits: Paid holidays 2 weeks of Paid Parental leave paid time for funeral leave and jury duty
  • Career Development: Tuition reimbursement program and professional growth opportunities
  • Exclusive Discounts: Cirrus Store partner and marketplace discounts available
  • Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations


These benefits are designed to support your well-being growth and enjoyment at Cirrus!

Other Duties
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.


Cirrus is dedicated to a drug-free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race sex national origin color age disability religion pregnancy veteran status marital and family status sexual orientation receipt of public assistance genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Pay Range
Salary Range: USD $113082.61/Yr. - USD $169623.91/Yr.

Required Experience:

IC


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