JOB TITLE: Aerospace Systems Safety Engineer 4
LOCATION: Everett, WA
PAY RATE: $83.75/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Shift: 1st shift flex on start and end time (7:00-9:00 am start time 3:30:-5:30 pm end time)

Qualifying Questions:

Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations?

Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

Leads Safety Lessons Learned investigations to identify systemic root causes and contributing factors for safety issues.

Performs Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) analysis to prevent recurrence of safety issues on future designs.

Coordinates with functional groups, management, executives, suppliers, and production to align on safety investigation processes.

Investigates design, manufacturing, maintenance, and operational processes across functional groups to develop company-level solutions.

Coordinates with FAA to ensure regulatory visibility of safety investigations and actions.

Partners with Enterprise Safety and Safety Management Systems (SMS) to continuously improve processes and tools.

Evaluates safety issues including airplane design performance, published operational and maintenance guidance, and human factors.

Applies knowledge of commercial airplane operation, certification, and safety requirements.

Uses working knowledge of Continued Operational Safety reporting processes per 14 CFR 21.3 requirements.

Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate of Science degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or chemistry from an accredited course.

Project management knowledge.

Experience with commercial airplane operation, certification, safety requirements, and procedures.

Working knowledge of Continued Operational Safety reporting processes per 14 CFR 21.3 requirements.

Experience working with FAA or other regulatory agencies.

Experience in Commercial Airplane-Systems design or analysis (e.g., Flight Controls, Hydraulics, Avionics, Fuels) or Systems Integration.

Preferred: 3+ years related work experience (Mid-Level) or 5+ years (Senior) or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ability to lead cross-functional teams and complex projects for safety investigations.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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