Staff Safety & Reliability Engineer - Aircraft Cabin Interiors - PDS Tech Inc

**\#HIRINGaDIRECT** **PDS TECH Commercial is looking for a Safety & Reliability Engineer for our Aircraft Cabin Electronics client in Kirkland, WA.** **POSITION SUMMARY** The Safety and Reliability Engineer applies S&R principles and techniques to influence the architecture and support development of **safety-critical aerospace electronic systems** following **DO-254 and DO-178** processes. Will perform risk and reliability analysis in support of contracted programs, bids and proposals and internal research and development activities. **DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES** + Development of Functional Hazard Analysis through System Safety Assessments, including Fault Tree Analysis and Common Cause Analysis with traceability of Basic Events to the FMEA process. + Application of Reliability and Maintainability principles and techniques to support the development and production of aerospace electronic assemblies following DO-254 and DO-178 processes for IDALs A, B, or C. + Development of Safety & Reliability program plans, reliability analyses and predictions: Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA); Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF); and Bent Pin Analysis. + Familiarity with **Windchill/Relex software** and various 217 handbook and EPRD/NPRD methodologies + **Ability to read and understand schematic diagrams and partition electronic circuitry into functional blocks** + Familiarity with overall **ARP-4761 System Safety process for Commercial applications** **and MIL-STD-882e System Safety process for Military applications** + Ability to work in a fast paced and team structured environment and to be productive as a remote employee (if applicable) + Complete Safety and Reliability tasks to support product development on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with ARP4761 or MIL-STD-882E. + Complete analyses and safety assessments on schedule and within budget. + Support the development team in identifying appropriate circuits and interfaces with safety implications if exposed to fault conditions. + Help define the Fault Insertion Test (FIT) and reliability substantiation strategy and support the testing effort. + Participate in design reviews and other presentations, including preparation of materials. + Communicate promptly and effectively with internal and external customers to clarify and resolve safety, reliability, and maintainability issues. **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS** **Education/Experience:** + **Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering** or related + **Seven (7) or more years of related experience** + **Possess ability to read and understand schematic diagrams and partition circuitry into functional blocks** + **Familiar with Windchill/Relex software and 217Plus reliability prediction model** + Familiar with overall ARP-4761A System Safety process for Commercial applications and MIL-STD-882e System Safety process for Military applications, or ISO 26262 for Road Vehicle Functional Safety **Base Salary is $122,003 - $183,004 per year.** Several job-related and non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to experience in comparable roles, skill sets, training, education, licensure or certifications, other qualifications, market conditions and business needs influence actual salary offered. **Our client offers a competitive benefits package including:** + **Stay Healthy** - Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA, HSA, as well as voluntary life/AD&D, voluntary critical illness, accident prevention and hospital indemnity + **Save for the Future** - 401K & Employee Stock Purchase Plan + **Find Balance** - Work/life balance culture. Employee Assistance Program, Hybrid work arrangements for many positions. + **Time for You** - Generous Paid Time Off, starting at 120 hours annually, plus 12 Paid Holidays per year. **Pay Details:** $122,000.00 to $183,000.00 per year Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.pdstech.com/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records subject to federal contractor requirements and/or security clearance requirements.