System Safety Engineer
Who We Are
Williams International is a privately-owned company that develops and manufactures jet engines for both military and commercial aircraft applications. We are a company of creators who deliver pioneering ideas and technologies that lead the aerospace industry. Our culture fosters creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning to position our team members to inspire each other and provide quality products and supporting services that exceed the expectations of our customers.
The Opportunity
Williams International has an exciting opportunity for an System Safety Engineer to join our team. The System Safety Engineer will be responsible for conducting Safety Analysis for both commercial and military programs per ARP4761 and MIL-STD-882 respectively. Provide engineering solutions to identified problems. Adhere to ODA-UM responsibilities and disciplines as defined by the Williams International ODA Procedures Manual, including at a high level:
- Representation of the FAA for review and approval (as delegated) of Means of Compliance activities
- Maintain competency of applicable FAA Guidance Material
- Approval of Certification Means of Compliance Activities:
- Assessment plans
- Assessment / Certification Reports
- Test witnessing
- Hardware and Test Setup Conformity / Conformity Inspection
- Design releases
- Work with Williams Engineering to ensure Continued Airworthiness of WI product of engines
Qualifications
- 5-15 years of experience working with the FAA or other certifying authority as a Designated Engineering Representative (DER) or Organization Designation Authorization – Unit Member (ODA-UM)
- Currently authorized by the FAA as a DER or ODA=UM for one or more of the following technical disciplines:
- Powerplant Engineering
- Software and Airborne Electronic Hardware
- Knowledgeable / converse with the following Industry Standards and Regulations:
- DO-160, Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for Airborne Equipment
- DO-254, Design Assurance Guidance for Airborne Electronic Hardware
- RP4761, Guidelines and Methods for Conducting the Safety Assessment Process on Civil Airborne Systems and Equipment
- MIL-STD-882, Failure mode effects and criticality analysis (FMECA)
- FAR 14 CFR Part 33. Airworthiness Standards: Aircraft Engines
- Have experience or FAA delegated approval to conduct the following functions per Order 8110.37
- Design
- Block Tests
- Performance Characteristics
- Software
- Safety Analysis
- Lightning / HIRF Protections
- U. S. Citizenship is required
- Position requires the ability to obtain a U. S. Government Security Clearance, if needed. Candidates selected may be subject to a U. S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. For more information on Security Clearances, please visit: U. S. Department of State.
Additional Information
Williams International is a Drug Free Workplace where all new team members and contractors are subject to pre-employment drug testing for the following controlled substances: marijuana, cocaine, PCP, amphetamines, opioids and alcohol as policy dictates.
Williams International is committed to equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, and protected veteran status.