Senior System & Safety Engineer – eVTOL Propulsion

About the role

As a Senior System & Safety Engineer you will play a key role in the development and certification of electric propulsion systems for aviation platforms. You will establish and drive Systems Engineering and Safety activities across the complete product lifecycle, from early concept through to certification.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate system‑level requirements definition to ensure a complete set of product requirements.
• Act as the technical integrator for mechanical design, control systems, software, hardware, testing and manufacturing.
• Define and maintain system architecture and interfaces of the propulsion system.
• Plan, perform and coordinate system safety assessments such as FHA, PSSA/SSA and FMEA.
• Support the definition and justification of Development Assurance Levels (DAL/FDAL) and related activities.

Required profile

• University degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Systems Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in aerospace system development, preferably in Systems or Safety Engineering.
• Hands‑on experience with aerospace requirements management, system architecture, verification, validation and safety assessment.
• Practical experience with safety analysis methods such as FHA, FMEA, PSSA and SSA.
• Knowledge of electric propulsion, electric motors, inverters/power electronics, high‑voltage systems and associated control systems.
• Good knowledge of SAE ARP4754A and SAE ARP4761A (or equivalent) aerospace development and safety processes.
• Familiarity with RTCA DO‑178C / EUROCAE ED‑12C and RTCA DO‑254 / EUROCAE ED‑80.
• Ability to work independently, take technical ownership, coordinate across disciplines and mentor others.

Required skills

• Systems Engineering
• Safety Engineering
• Functional Hazard Assessment (FHA)
• Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Preliminary System Safety Assessment (PSSA) and System Safety Assessment (SSA)
• SAE ARP4754A and ARP4761A
• RTCA DO‑178C and DO‑254
• Electric motors, power electronics/inverters, high‑voltage systems
• Control systems for electric propulsion
• Aerospace certification processes

What we offer

• Structured onboarding program with guidance, training and resources.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• International and collaborative working environment.
• Supportive team culture focused on continuous improvement and employee well‑being.
• Home office opportunity.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.