Job opportunity

Safety Engineer / Safety Engineeress

Ayes GmbH Luzern October 23, 2026

Position: Safety Engineer

Location: Lucerne, Switzerland

Contract: Permanent contract, full-time position

Salary: It will be discussed during the recruiting process, taking into consideration seniority and responsibilities within the activity.

AYES is a Switzerland-based Engineering and Technology consulting company headquartered in Baden. We provide engineering excellence across multiple industries including Aerospace, Rotorcraft, Space & Defense, Automotive, Railway, Energy & Life Science. At AYES, we intertwine innovation, technology, and R&D with a strong appreciation for our human resources, recognizing them as a key driver for growing and sharing knowledge and experience. Our teams support clients across Switzerland, Europe, and the USA.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform safety assessments of complex electronic architectures and mechanical systems for civil aircraft.
  • Conduct safety analyses in accordance with SAE ARP 4754B and SAE ARP 4761A standards.
  • Identify potential hazards, assess system risks, and define appropriate safety requirements.
  • Perform Functional Hazard Assessments (FHA), Preliminary System Safety Assessments (PSSA), and System Safety Assessments (SSA).
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure compliance with aviation safety requirements throughout the development lifecycle.

Our Ideal Candidate Should Have

  • A degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in safety engineering and safety assessment of civil aircraft systems.
  • Strong knowledge of SAE ARP 4754B and SAE ARP 4761A standards and associated safety processes.
  • Experience with safety analysis methodologies, including FHA, FTA, FMEA, PSSA, and SSA.
  • Previous experience in safety assessments of Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) architectures or avionics suites is highly desirable.
  • Fluency in English.

If you are a team player with strong communication skills and a problem-solving attitude, and you want to be a part of a growing international engineering company focused on the industrial sector with opportunities in Europe and the USA, then...

SAY YES AND GROW WITH AYES!

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