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Senior Aircraft Safety Engineer

APT (A-P-T Research, Inc.)
Huntsville, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 6/7/2026 CLOSED ON 6/21/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Aircraft Safety Engineer position at APT (A-P-T Research, Inc.)?

Position Description Summary

APT Research is hiring a Senior Aircraft Safety Engineer in Huntsville, AL to support MDA on our MAPSS Safety contract.

APT is an employee-owned engineering services company specializing in conducting safety and quality analyses for the U.S. Government. APT offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities that match your professional development interest, and excellent benefits including being voted as the best place for working parents. Our employees are owners, each share in the commitment to deliver safe, reliable, and innovative Analysis, Planning, & Test Solutions and services that exceed expectations, build employee pride of ownership, and optimize shareholder value.

Requirements

  • Experience working aircraft System Safety processes, as described in MIL-STD 882 E as well as applicable Department of Defense and Federal Aviation Administration documents during design, development, use and maintenance of Safety-critical systems.
  • Experience working software Safety processes, as described in MIL-STD 882 E, during design, development, use and maintenance
  • Experience performing aircraft safety review and analysis to ensure aircraft meet safety requirements.
  • Experience evaluating contractor's air and ground safety posture.
  • Ability to analyze, research, assess, and organize technical data into cohesive and clear technical reports and presentations.
  • Ability to organize, schedule, and facilitate technical meetings and working groups.
  • Demonstrated experience developing and presenting Safety assessments to a diverse audience.
  • Specialized knowledge and experience with aircraft safety in research and development programs for aircraft modifications.

Required Education/Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited institution and 10 years' experience in system Safety engineering
  • Acceptable alternative: Bachelor's degree in scientific field (e.g. Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science) with 15 years demonstrated skill and relevant experience in system safety engineering and/or software system safety engineering.

Security Clearance Requirement

  • Must be able to qualify for an unescorted badge (US Citizen required) and be able to pass a background investigation & drug test.

Essential Job Functions

Work Environment:

  • Office environment
  • Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate, and timely communication, both verbally and written
  • Ability to interact professionally with coworkers, management, and customers

Travel Requirements

Requires ability to travel domestically (within the U.S.)

Physical Requirements

  • Requires sitting for extended periods of time at a workstation / desk

Other Essential Functions

  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgement
  • Work attire must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk / hazard to the employee or others

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled

APT Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address, hr@apt-research.com and/or phone number (256.327.3373) to contact us about your interest in employment with APT Research, Inc.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. APT Research, Inc. participates in E-Verify.

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