Aerospace Systems Safety Engineer 4

JOB TITLE: Aerospace Systems Safety Engineer 4
LOCATION:Everett, WA
PAY RATE: $83.75/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

• Shift: 1st shift flex on start and end time (7:00-9:00 am start time – 3:30:-5:30 pm end time)

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary: 

• Leads Safety Lessons Learned investigations to identify systemic root causes and contributing factors for safety issues.

• Performs Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) analysis to prevent recurrence of safety issues on future designs.

• Coordinates with functional groups, management, executives, suppliers, and production to align on safety investigation processes.

• Investigates design, manufacturing, maintenance, and operational processes across functional groups to develop company-level solutions.

• Coordinates with FAA to ensure regulatory visibility of safety investigations and actions.

• Partners with Enterprise Safety and Safety Management Systems (SMS) to continuously improve processes and tools.

• Evaluates safety issues including airplane design performance, published operational and maintenance guidance, and human factors.

• Applies knowledge of commercial airplane operation, certification, and safety requirements.

• Uses working knowledge of Continued Operational Safety reporting processes per 14 CFR 21.3 requirements.

Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

• Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate of Science degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or chemistry from an accredited course.

• Project management knowledge.

• Experience with commercial airplane operation, certification, safety requirements, and procedures.

• Working knowledge of Continued Operational Safety reporting processes per 14 CFR 21.3 requirements.

• Experience working with FAA or other regulatory agencies.

• Experience in Commercial Airplane-Systems design or analysis (e.g., Flight Controls, Hydraulics, Avionics, Fuels) or Systems Integration.

• Preferred: 3+ years related work experience (Mid-Level) or 5+ years (Senior) or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and complex projects for safety investigations.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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