System Safety Engineer, Technical Specialist II

General Dynamics

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Savannah, GA
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3 days ago

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General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

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TL;DR · System Safety Engineer, Technical Specialist II

As a System Safety Engineer - Technical Specialist II at Gulfstream in Savannah, GA, you will work within the engineering team to ensure aircraft system safety through comprehensive analysis and design reviews. Your daily tasks include modeling aircraft systems, assessing functional losses, conducting fault tree analyses, and collaborating with system design engineers to enhance operational efficiency. You must be proficient in System Safety Engineering techniques such as ARP4754A and ARP4761, and familiar with regulatory standards like 14 CFR Part 25.1309. Key skills include experience with CAFTA software for fault tree analysis, knowledge of aerodynamics, and expertise in EWIS .1709 Analysis and HIRF/Lightning Criticality Analysis. This role demands a deep understanding of complex aircraft systems and the ability to innovate solutions that balance technical rigor with practical constraints.

What you'll do

  • Model aircraft system functionality and dependencies to assess impact of failures.
  • Assign functions to supporting systems and evaluate design changes for functional effects.
  • Use Fault Tree Analysis to calculate failure probabilities and classify component importance.
  • Analyze aircraft wiring for loss of function impacts and manage safety requirements.
  • Assess hazards in aircraft compartments, including fire, fuel, smoke, and ignition risks.

What we're looking for

  • Proficient in System Safety Engineering analysis techniques, including ARP4754A and ARP4761.
  • Experience with fault tree analysis, failure mode effect analysis, and common cause analysis.
  • Knowledge of aerodynamics and aircraft systems design for safety assessments.
  • Expertise in probability and reliability calculations using specialized software like CAFTA.
  • Familiarity with EWIS .1709 Analysis, HIRF/Lightning Criticality Analysis, and Engine Rotor Burst Analysis.
  • Capable of managing system requirements through capturing, tracing, and analyzing processes.

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