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ARP4761
Access control
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Specification
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Materials management
Proposal writing
Acquisition
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Microsoft Exchange
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Job Details
System Safety Reliability Engineer - Defense
Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you'll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members - now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.
Description
JOB SUMMARY:
The Systems Safety and Reliability Engineer within Textron Aviation Defense will be responsible for defining and executing development and customer funded programs for TA Defense and Special Missions related Textron Aviation products. This position reports to the Manager of Textron Aviation Defense and will interface with all levels of management. This person will also interface with customers internally and externally.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Perform aircraft-level Failure Mode, Effects & Criticality Analysis (FMECA) using MIL-STD-1629 or equivalent process
Qualifications
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
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Bachelor's degree required in Engineering or relative field.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Textron Aviation Inc. must comply with U.S. export control laws and regulations. If a position requires access to sensitive information controlled under these laws and regulations, a successful applicant must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information.
Kansas Tax Credit:
Join Textron Aviation's Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Visit for more information on the tax credit.
EEO Statement
Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Recruiting Company: Textron Aviation
Primary Location: US-Kansas-Wichita
Job Function: Engineering
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Standard
Shift: First Shift
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Relocation: Available
Job Posting: 06/12/2024, 8:51:01 AM
Job Number: 323680
Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you'll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members - now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.
Description
JOB SUMMARY:
The Systems Safety and Reliability Engineer within Textron Aviation Defense will be responsible for defining and executing development and customer funded programs for TA Defense and Special Missions related Textron Aviation products. This position reports to the Manager of Textron Aviation Defense and will interface with all levels of management. This person will also interface with customers internally and externally.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Perform aircraft-level Failure Mode, Effects & Criticality Analysis (FMECA) using MIL-STD-1629 or equivalent process
- Perform 14 CFR Part 23.1309 safety analysis for FAA/EASA type certification using SAE ARP4761/4754A and AC 23.1309-1E processes
- Define/verify DO-178 and DO-254 software/hardware development assurance level (DAL) requirements
- Perform system safety hazard assessments using the MIL-STD-882E process
- Create and maintain hazard tracking system supporting MIL-STD-882E risk acceptance process
- Support MIL-STD-516C Military Airworthiness Certification with emphasis on Chapter 14/15 requirements.
- Independently accomplish and document functional hazard assessments, system safety assessments, fault tree analyses, and common cause analyses including zonal analysis
- Define system safety requirements in product specifications, statements of work, and system engineering program plans.
- Create and implement hazardous materials management program per MIL-STD-882.
- Be able to use Reliability Workbench 12.0 to create/maintain fault tree models
Qualifications
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
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Bachelor's degree required in Engineering or relative field.
- 2 years required of relative technical experience in system safety and reliability.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Proposal preparation and business capture experience for DOD and foreign military acquisition programs
- Familiarity with Continued Operational Safety process per 14 CFR Part 21.3
- Familiarity with environmental hazard and health hazard analyses.
- Previous experience with MIL-STD-882E Tasks 101, 102, 106, 108, 207, 210 and 301.
- Government/Industry Data Exchange Program (GIDEP) representative.
- Ability to work with FAA military certification office, military customers and directly respond to military customer inquiries
- Create prediction models and mathematical analyses supporting product reliability, maintainability & availability
- Familiarity with ejection seat systems and weapon employment systems.
- Must be able to:
- Create presentations and provide briefings to customers and company senior management
- Write, route, and release own technical reports
- Read and understand engineering reports, drawings, and electrical wiring diagrams/schematics
- Frequently interact on a technical level with internal and external customers (FAA, DOD, USAF, suppliers, etc.)
- Pilot-level or A&P-level knowledge of turbine aircraft/powerplant structures, systems and equipment
- Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft desktop publishing applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe Acrobat and Adobe InDesign)
Textron Aviation Inc. must comply with U.S. export control laws and regulations. If a position requires access to sensitive information controlled under these laws and regulations, a successful applicant must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information.
Kansas Tax Credit:
Join Textron Aviation's Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Visit for more information on the tax credit.
EEO Statement
Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Recruiting Company: Textron Aviation
Primary Location: US-Kansas-Wichita
Job Function: Engineering
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Standard
Shift: First Shift
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Relocation: Available
Job Posting: 06/12/2024, 8:51:01 AM
Job Number: 323680
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