A/C and System Safety Engineer (Military Derivatives)

About the role

Join Airbus Defence and Space in Getafe as a System Safety Engineer supporting military aircraft development. You will work across design offices, engineering teams, suppliers and airworthiness authorities to ensure products meet safety standards.

Key responsibilities

• Perform System Safety Assessment activities for military aircraft systems throughout development and certification.
• Analyse system functions to identify and classify failure conditions and establish safety requirements.
• Generate evidence for airworthiness authorities demonstrating compliance with safety objectives.
• Conduct Common‑Cause, Zonal Safety and Risk Analyses to support continuous airworthiness.
• Manage safety requirements at interfaces with interacting systems and review supplier safety data.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Aeronautical, Industrial Engineering or a related discipline.
• Good knowledge of aircraft systems and experience in system engineering or safety assessment.
• Proficiency in English.

Required skills

• Advanced MS Office skills.
• Experience with safety analysis tools such as Isograph FaultTree+.
• Capability to perform System Safety Assessment and risk analyses.

What we offer

• Attractive salary and hybrid working model.
• Vacation days plus additional days‑off throughout the year.
• Health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan and study grants.
• On‑site facilities including free canteen, kindergarten and medical office.
• Opportunities for upskilling and career development in a multicultural environment.