Unmanned Aircraft Safety Engineer (UAS)

pAs an Safety Engineer at Dufour Aerospace AG, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety, reliability activities of our unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). You will work closely with engineering, operations, teams to identify hazards, assess risks, and implement safety measures throughout the UAS lifecycle—from design and development to testing, certification, and operational deployment /p h2Tasks /h2 ul liConduct and document structured safety assessments, hazard analyses, and risk mitigation for UAS platforms and subsystems. /li liLead system safety assessment activities (e.g. FHA, FTA, FMEA)at UAS-, system-, hardware-, and software-level. /li liIdentify and document safety-critical functions and failure modes; propose and track corrective actions. /li liCollaborate with engineering teams and assist them in developing safety risk mitigation strategies. /li liMonitor and analyse operational safety data, incident reports, and recommend improvements. /li /ul h2Requirements /h2 pstrongQualifications Experience /strong /p ul liMaster’s degree in aerospace engineering, sSystems eEngineering, or a related field. /li li3+ years of experience in functional and systems safety, preferably in an aerospace environment (UAS experience is a plus). /li liExperience in the unmanned, autonomous aircraft or vehicle industry is an asset /li liStrong knowledge of aviation safety standards (e.g., ARP4754, ARP4761, ED-280,) and UAS regulations (EU 2019/947, SC Light-UAS, FAA Part 135) /li liDemonstrable experience with safety analysis methodologies (e.g., FHA, FMEA, FTA) and safety engineering tools /li /ul pstrongPersonal Attributes /strong /p ul liExcellent technical writing, communication, and stakeholder management skills. /li liDetail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving. /li liAbility to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams. /li liStrong analytical and critical thinking skills. /li liCommitment to promoting a culture of safety and continuous improvement. /li /ul h2Benefits /h2 ul liOpportunity to work on cutting-edge UAS technology and shape the future of aviation. /li liCollaborative, innovative, and safety-focused work environment. /li liDufour Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, sex, gender identity, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. /li /ul pWe are looking forward to getting in touch with you. /pbrpDufour Aerospace is a young start-up on a mission to accelerate sustainable aviation. /p