Aerospace Systems Safety Engineer

Boeing

. Work with other engineering disciplines to assess aircraft hardware, software, and firmware designs .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeBerkeley • Illinois • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $88,400 - $144,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in safety analysis, risk assessment, and compliance with military and aerospace standards. Proficient in the design and technical development of hardware, firmware, and software for aircraft systems, with a strong focus on mission assurance and airworthiness.

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Safety AnalysisRisk AssessmentFunctional Hazard Assessment (FHA)Fault-tree Analysis (FTA)MIL-STD 882

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Hard Skills

Safety AnalysisRisk AssessmentFunctional Hazard Assessment (FHA)Fault-tree Analysis (FTA)Software Verification & ValidationHydro-Mechanical SubsystemsAircraft Systems DesignFirmware DevelopmentSoftware DevelopmentTechnical Development

Soft Skills

Critical Thinking

Tools & Technologies

Aerospace Safety ToolsMission Assurance ProcessesCorrective Action Plans

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Security ClearanceInterim and/or Final U.S. Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

Military StandardsAerospace ComplianceAvionic SystemsFlight ControlsLanding GearEjection SeatsFuel SystemsHydraulicsPower PlantEnvironmental Controls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with other engineering disciplines to assess aircraft hardware, software, and firmware designs
Identify potential safety hazards and propose solutions to reduce or eliminate hazards
Support product safety and customer mission success for the US Navy Unmanned MQ-25 Stingray program
Analyze and mitigate safety hazards and issues identified during manufacturing and flight testing
Research and analyze potential or reported manufacturing issues, risks, and safety concerns
Research systems to identify or investigate in-service fleet hazards, risks, and safety concerns
Identify systemic root causes for safety and mission assurance issues and recommend corrective actions
Define and validate safety, mission success, and airworthiness requirements in designs, operations, and procedures
Participate in tests, analyses, inspections, audits, and simulations to verify system compliance
Create and maintain aerospace safety and mission assurance tools, processes, and corrective action plans
Document safety analyses, hazard mitigation, and validation and verification activities in compliance with customer and regulatory standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
Level 2: 2+ years of experience working in an engineering, engineering technology, or related technical discipline
Level 3: 5+ years of experience working in an engineering, engineering technology, or related technical discipline
3+ years of experience working with safety analyses such as Risk Assessments, Functional Hazard Assessments (FHA), Fault-tree Analysis (FTA), etc.
3+ years of experience with the design and technical development of hardware, firmware or software for Military, Space, or Commercial airplane systems
3+ years of experience in software verification & validation and safety analysis
3+ years' experience general working level knowledge of tactical aircraft hydro-mechanical subsystems and components, including at least one of: flight controls, landing gear, ejection seats, fuel, hydraulics, power plant (engines & APU's), environmental controls
Strong background in aircraft systems or Avionic / Software
Experience in MIL-STD 882, JSSSEH, DO-178/DO-254 standards highly desirable
Strong critical thinking skills
U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 required for U.S. export control compliance
Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. Citizenship required by the U.S. Government
Interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance required post-start
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status
Subject to drug testing when criteria are met

Benefits

Comp & perks

Variable compensation opportunities
Health insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life and disability insurance programs
Paid and unpaid time away from work
Relocation based on candidate eligibility