Description:
Advance Aviation Safety as a System Safety Engineer | Fort Worth, TX | Remote Authorized
Location: Fort Worth, TX (Remote Authorized – travel required for first day/week; expenses reimbursed)Schedule: 9/80A workweek (06:00 AM – 03:30 PM)Pay: $64.02–$96.53 per hour, based on experience
Shape the Future of Aircraft SafetyPDS Tech Commercial is hiring a highly skilled System Safety Engineer to join our team, partnering with a global leader in the aviation industry. In this role, you will apply your expertise in system and software safety to ensure the reliability and integrity of next-generation aircraft systems. Your work will directly impact the safety and performance of cutting-edge aviation programs.
What You’ll Do
Apply software and system safety standards across the full development lifecycle (e.g., DO-178C, MIL-STD-882, AMCOM385-17, Joint Software Safety Engineering Handbook)
Conduct civil and defense safety analyses using SAE ARP-4761, ARP-4754, and MIL-STD-882 processes
Support model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and model-based safety analysis (MBSA)
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve complex, integrated system issues
Communicate safety assessments effectively to leadership and customers
Skills You Bring
Expertise with software and system safety standards across the full development lifecycle
Direct experience with SAE ARP-4761 and MIL-STD-882 analyses
Familiarity with civil and defense safety processes (ARP-4754, MIL-STD-882)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for complex, integrated systems
Technical understanding of aircraft and aircraft systems; operational knowledge highly desirable
Excellent communication skills to build relationships and brief leadership and customers
Experience or training in MBSE/MBSA preferred
What You Need to Be Successful
2+ years of experience on aircraft or system development/sustainment programs using structured safety processes
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (engineering, science, technology, or math)
Related degrees with relevant experience (e.g., military rotorcraft/powered-lift aviator or mechanic qualification) will be considered
Advanced degrees considered as additional experience
Eligibility to obtain a Secret Security Clearance
This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.
Job Number:
2450891
Job Location:
Ft. Worth, TX
Rate:
$64.00 - $96.53/HR
Per Diem:
split
Overtime:
possible
Duration:
long term
Start Date:
asap
Input Date:
09/10/2025
Firm Name:
PDS TECH COMMERCIAL, INC
Attention:
Rick Ingle
Address:
11828 W CENTRAL STE 100
City, State:
WICHITA, KS 67212-5129
Phone:
214/647-9600
800 Phone:
800/270-4737
Email:rick.ingle@pdstech.com Website:www.pdstech.com
