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Senior Systems Safety Engineer

Ltaresearch
Location
Sunnyvale, California
Posted
17 days ago
Department
Systems Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Proven technical leadership experience
  • Broad mastery across subsystems and disciplines
  • Ability to architect and validate complex system-of-systems
  • Experience in setting technical direction for systems discipline
  • Ownership of system-level safety, verification, and certification strategy
  • Experience acting as a subject-matter expert during audits and regulatory interactions
What the job really is

The Senior Systems Safety Engineer at LTA will act as a technical authority within the Systems Engineering function, focusing on architecting and validating complex systems where no legacy solutions exist. This role involves setting the technical direction for system safety, verification, and certification strategies for vehicle programs, while also mentoring senior engineering staff and leading multidisciplinary teams in the integration and certification of lighter-than-air flight vehicles.

Things to weigh
  • Candidates with limited experience are welcomed, indicating a focus on growth mindset over strict experience requirements.
  • The company emphasizes diversity and a humanitarian mission, which may appeal to candidates looking for a purpose-driven workplace.
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