System Safety Engineer

About ANZEN Engineering:

ANZEN Engineering is a leading engineering company specialized in supporting the development and certification of Safety- Critical & Mission-Critical systems. We collaborate in the most relevant aerospace & defence programs across more than ten countries, delivering value on a global scale with a onsite presence in the USA, Europe, and the Middle East.

We are currently looking for experienced System Safety Engineers to join our international aerospace team in Switzerland.

Responsibilities

• Perform safety assessments for aircraft systems, including avionics, sofware-intensive, electrical, and mechanical systems in accordance with aerospace certification requirements.
• Develop, validate, and verify safety requirements using established aerospace safety processes and methodologies.
• Conduct safety assessments such as FHA, PSSA, SSA, FTA, FMEA, CMA and PRA following ARP4761/A
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to assess system architectures and ensure robust, certifiable aircraft designs
• Support certification activities by preparing and presenting safety evidence to internal stakeholders and Airworthiness Authorities
• Contribute to risk assessments for continued airworthiness and evaluate the safety impact of engineering changes throughout the aircraft lifecycle

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in System Safety Engineering or a similar engineering role, within the aerospace industry, with hands-on involvement in aircraft development or certification projects
• Strong knowledge of SAE ARP4761/A, SAE ARP4754A/B, and civil aircraft system development processes
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to gather, synthesize, and clearly present complex technical information across multiple functions
• Independent, pragmatic, and constructive working style, combined with strong analytical thinking, integrity, and sound judgment
• Professional proficiency in English (German is a plus )

What we offer

• Participation in leading international aerospace & defense programs.
• Excellent salary conditions, commensurate with experience.
• Permanent contract.
• Highly motivating work environment.
• Being part of the company’s growth and expansion.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth due to the company’s rapid expansion.