System Safety Engineer

Job Designation : Avionics System Safety Engineer

Location: Nagoya, Japan

Required Experience : 8+ years

Language Requirement : JLPT N3 and above

Work Style: Onsite

Job Summary:

The role involves checking the safety of the avionics systems of an aircraft. The engineer will identify possible system failures, assess how they could affect aircraft safety, and determine what measures are needed to prevent or reduce risks. They will also prepare safety analyses and reports to demonstrate that the aircraft meets the required aviation safety standards for certification.

The main tasks include conducting FHA, PSSA, and SSA in accordance with ARP4761 and ARP4754A.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain the System FHA of the assigned systems (update failure conditions, severities and derived safety requirements as the design changes).
• Prepare the PSSA: develop system fault trees with CAFTA, allocate failure probabilities, assign FDAL / IDAL and derive safety requirements.
• Review and incorporate supplier safety data (FMEA / FMES, failure rates) and prepare the SSA and the System CMA.
• Coordinate technical issues with the design groups, the safety engineers of other systems (e.g., flight control, electrical power), the certification group and suppliers.
• Prepare and maintain safety documents (Excel, Word) and derived safety requirements (DOORS).

Must Have Skills:

• Hands-on experience in FHA, PSSA and FTA in accordance with ARP4761 / ARP4754A.
• Understanding of the safety requirements of 14 CFR Part 23 (§23.2510 / AC 23.1309-1E) or Part 25 (§25.1309).
• Ability to write technical documents and discuss technical issues in English.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of avionics systems (displays and crew alerting, navigation and air data, communication).
• Experience in the type certification of a new aircraft (JCAB, FAA or EASA).
• Experience with CAFTA and DOORS.
• Knowledge of DO-178C / DO-254.