Unmanned Aircraft Safety Engineer (UAS)

Poste

Temps plein

Permanent

Mid

Ingénierie

Modalités

Dübendorf, Zurich

Exigences

3+ ans d'exp.

Master

Permis UE/AELE

Compétences

UAS regulationsEU 2019/947ARP4754FAA Part 135Aviation safety standardsFHAED-280Hazard analysisrisk assessmentsFailure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)Software engineeringAutomotive engineering

Langues

Anglais

Description

As an Safety Engineer at Dufour Aerospace AG, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety, reliability activities of our unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). You will work closely with engineering, operations, teams to identify hazards, assess risks, and implement safety measures throughout the UAS lifecycle—from design and development to testing, certification, and operational deployment.

Responsabilités

Conduct and document structured safety assessments, hazard analyses, and risk mitigation for UAS platforms and subsystems.
Lead system safety assessment activities (e.g. FHA, FTA, FMEA) at UAS-, system-, hardware-, and software-level.
Identify and document safety-critical functions and failure modes; propose and track corrective actions.
Collaborate with engineering teams and assist them in developing safety risk mitigation strategies.
Monitor and analyse operational safety data, incident reports, and recommend improvements.

Exigences

Master’s degree in aerospace engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
3+ years of experience in functional and systems safety, preferably in an aerospace environment (UAS experience is a plus).
Experience in the unmanned, autonomous aircraft or vehicle industry is an asset.
Strong knowledge of aviation safety standards (e.g., ARP4754, ARP4761, ED-280,) and UAS regulations (EU 2019/947, SC Light-UAS, FAA Part 135).
Demonstrable experience with safety analysis methodologies (e.g., FHA, FMEA, FTA) and safety engineering tools.
Excellent technical writing, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
Commitment to promoting a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Avantages

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge UAS technology and shape the future of aviation.
Collaborative, innovative, and safety-focused work environment.

Entreprise

Dufour Aerospace

Aerospace

Dufour Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, sex, gender identity, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.