Safety Engineer / Safety Engineeress

About the Role

Imagine shaping the future of autonomous aviation by ensuring that advanced flight systems are not just groundbreaking, but also safe, reliable, and ready for real-world operations. As a Safety Engineer, you will play a critical role in evaluating and enhancing the safety of next-generation defense technologies. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure that every system meets the highest standards of reliability and compliance. This is your opportunity to work at the intersection of aerospace, AI, and safety-critical engineering, where your expertise will directly contribute to redefining the future of flight.

At Destinus, we are pioneering the future of defense through high-speed, autonomous flight technologies. We develop next-generation unmanned aerial systems that offer greater speed, precision, and efficiency, supporting governments and defense organizations in mission-critical operations worldwide.

Daedalean AG, the AI and autonomy hub of the Destinus Group, plays a pivotal role in this vision. We develop safety-critical AI systems at the intersection of advanced research and real-world aviation, enabling machines to perceive, understand, and make decisions in real time. Through our unique combination of aerospace engineering and artificial intelligence, we are driving innovation where it matters most in autonomous flight systems.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and document safety assessments for advanced defense systems, ensuring alignment with established safety program plans and industry standards.
• Perform Preliminary Hazard Analysis, Sub-system Hazard Analysis, and System Hazard Analysis to identify risks and drive mitigation strategies early in the development lifecycle.
• Conduct in-depth safety analyses to support safety requirements verification, including Reliability Prediction Analysis (RPA), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA).
• Collaborate closely with system engineering teams to ensure designs comply with applicable safety requirements and standards.
• Contribute to developing robust, safety-driven engineering practices that support the reliability and certification readiness of autonomous systems.
• Support cross-functional teams in solving complex engineering challenges where safety and performance must move hand in hand.

What You’ll Need

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related engineering field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience performing Systems Safety Assessments in aerospace, defense, or other safety-critical industries.
• A strong understanding of safety methodologies and deliverables, including hazard analysis and reliability assessments.
• Working knowledge of ARP4761 and related safety documentation and processes.
• Experience with defense systems and standards, such as STANAG 4297 and MIL-STD-882E, is a strong advantage.
• Hands-on experience with safety analysis tools for RPA, FMEA, and FTA.
• Familiarity with Isograph Reliability Workbench software is a plus.
• Strong analytical thinking and the ability to translate complex technical challenges into practical safety solutions.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Who You Are

You thrive in fast-paced, technical environments where precision and innovation go hand in hand. Curious and detail-oriented, you proactively identify risks, take ownership of challenges, and collaborate across teams to build smarter, safer systems. You combine technical depth with practical thinking and are excited by technologies that push the boundaries of autonomy and aerospace innovation.

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