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Lead Safety Engineer

Design organisation
Office of Airworthiness
Raamsdonksveer (NL)
32 hrs

Your future job


The function

In your role as Safety Engineer you will be a key member in managing and overseeing all Safety related activities that are carried out during the development and certification of the PAL-V liberty. You will be working within the Office of Airworthiness in a flexible role, cooperating closely with many teams such as Design Engineering, Vehicle Test Organisation, subcontractors for outsourced Safety work and work closely with the Compliance Verification Engineers. The Safety Engineer will ensure that the safety certification plan for the PAL-V liberty is executed and in that role you will report to the Certification Project Teamlead. 

Key tasks and responsibilities

In this role, you are responsible for overseeing the Safety process throughout the entirety of the PAL-V Liberty's design life cycle until certification. This entails meticulously reviewing Function Hazard Assessments (FHA's) and System Safety Assessments (FTA's, CCA's) as outlined in the safety certification plan. Additionally, you manage outsourced safety activities, collaborating closely with design teams to offer engineering support where needed. Conducting comprehensive Systems Safety and Reliability analyses for aircraft (sub)-systems is a crucial aspect of your duties. You are also tasked with creating and scrutinizing safety and reliability requirements, while overseeing the validation and verification activities associated with them. Furthermore, part of your role involves the continuous development and enhancement of design and certification procedures, guidelines, work instructions, and templates to ensure optimal safety standards are met and maintained. 

Your profile

  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical or Electrical engineering. 
  • Experience in FHA, PASA, PSSA, SSA, FTA, CCA & FMEA. 
  • Experience in aerospace certification programs or equivalent. 
  • Experience with ARP 4761 and ARP 4754A is advantageous. 
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills. Strong written communication skills in English. 
  • You are a team player, pro-active with an optimistic mentality. 
  • Target-oriented with analytical problem-solving skills.
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PAL-V offers you

At PAL-V we believe that a happy and motivated workforce is the key to success. That's why we've designed a comprehensive set of benefits and perks that go beyond the ordinary to create the best work environment for our employees. 

What sets the standard

At PAL-V, we value hard work and dedication. Enjoy excellent allowances and rewards (we have our own job and salary structure), including a commute and homework allowance. Benefit from an 8% vacation bonus. Speaking of vacation, we offer 27 vacation days with the option to purchase an additional 10 days for those moments you need that extra time for yourself. Your well-being matters, so we offer a solid pension scheme. We nurture talent and ambition through open discussions during annual reviews, committed to helping you achieve your dreams. 

To keep you healthy

Enjoy flexible working hours and fresh fruit in the office to accommodate your personal needs and responsibilities. Our vitality platform allows you to connect with colleagues who share similar hobbies and interests, fostering a sense of camaraderie and a chance to explore new activities together. 

Because it’s fun

We're more than colleagues; we're a close-knit family. Expect friendly greetings daily, team activities, and a dedicated party committee for fun at work. Plus, on birthdays, you'll have a unique conversation starter - imagine telling people you work on the world's first flying car!

The application process

  • Apply now by sending us your motivational letter and resume.
  • You will receive a direct confirmation of your application, please check your SPAM folder.
  • Within 10 workdays, you will receive a personal response to your application.
  • The application procedure consists of 2 interviews, in which you will at least talk to:
    • Certification Project Teamlead & HR Advisor 
    • Head of Design Organisation 

Join PAL-V in our quest for a multicultural team! While we are unable to offer support during our startup phase, we only consider candidates who hold a permanent residence permit in the Netherlands. Preference will be given to candidates who can attend interviews in person.

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HRM Advisor

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