System Safety Engineer

Job Summary :

A System Safety Engineer is needed to understand, guide, and document the demonstration of safety for newly developed Positive Train Control systems to both internal and external customers. The applicant will be responsible for compiling a portion / all components required for certification as defined by 49 CFR Part 236 Subpart I and Appendix C. As part of this process, hazard identification, detailed fault trees, occasional FMEAs and risk assessments will be required. All failure rate data needs to be established and justified. Adherence to a formal process will be required, although continuous process improvements are encouraged.

Essential Job Functions / Responsibilities :

Analyze and document systems under development for hazardous condition and provide meaningful solutions to development team

Understand architecture requirements for high integrity computing solutions

Conduct Hazard Analysis

Develop system level failure and fall back documents for external customers

Build fault trees that reflect the identified hazards and mitigating in an accurate manner

Perform component level FMEAs as necessary

Serve as mentor to team members on methodologies

Guide development team toward product certification under 49 CFR Part 236 Subpart I and Appendix C

Interface with external customers and regulatory agencies

Qualifications :

BSEE / BSCS / BSCE and minimum 5 years system safety engineering experience

An understanding of System Safety Engineering concepts (e.g., ARP4761 and DO178B)

Familiarity with CAFTA, FTAs, and FMEAs

Must be proficient with MS Office tools and DOORS

Railroad experience a plus

Attention to detail; approaches work in a meticulous and thorough manner

Makes effective decisions by analyzing information and considering priorities

Good oral and written communication skills

Self motivated, results oriented with a clear focus on quality