Systems Safety Engineer

Job Description

• Knowledge and experience with conducting system design approvals, type certification, operational safety assessments, and industry design assurance standards, etc.
• Evaluate the potential impact to NAS operations, systems, and services if new Non-Fed technology or system would be integrated into the NAS.
• Conduct requirements development activities, to include planning for and participating in Operational Safety Assessments (OSAs) and drafting of OSA reports, compiling technical system requirements, and drafting requirements documents.
• Support all safety related aspects of evaluation, testing, approval, and integration of Non-Federally developed technologies into the NAS environment.
• Conduct assessments of vendor system documentation, including, but not limited to, Functional Hazard Assessments, Preliminary System Safety Assessments, and System Safety Assessments.
• Conduct independent review/audit of vendor safety analysis, safety requirements development, design/implementation of safety requirements, and verification of safety related implementations.
• Evaluate hardware and software capabilities and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) components in accordance with design assurance standards (RTCA/DO-278A, RTCA/DO-254, etc.)
• Assist with identifying policy issues and concerns between non-fed technology and current operations and procedures and work towards a resolution.
• Provide feedback to vendor applicants for type certification and/or system design approval regarding deficiencies in submittals.
• Participate in meetings (in-person and telecon) with vendor applicants for type certification and/or system design approval.
• Participate in meetings (in-person and telecon) with ASDS team members and other FAA stakeholders.
• Develop briefings, charts, and other graphical presentations for review and decision-making. Brief management and/or senior level officials on actions, findings, challenges, risks, recommendations, etc.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and interim reports as required.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with System Safety Assessment guidelines, such as ARP 4761 and ARP 4754 is required.
• Knowledge of FAA’s Acquisition Management System (AMS), Safety Management System (SMS), and FAA’s Safety Risk Management Guidance for System Acquisition (SRMGSA) is preferred.
• BS in Engineering or related field
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance

Additional Information

Crown is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, age, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

Persons unable to complete an online application should contact Crown HR for assistance at (703) 650-0663 ext 3059.