What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aerospace Engineer position at LHH?
About the Company
Join a high-performing engineering team at a leading technology and manufacturing site focused on advanced braking systems for aerospace applications. This hands-on role is ideal for a seasoned RM&S professional who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and is passionate about safety and reliability engineering. You'll be the sole engineer supporting multiple programs, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure systems meet stringent safety and reliability standards. This is a replacement position due to a prior team member's departure for medical reasons.
About the Role
Key Responsibilities
- Lead RM&S efforts across all braking system programs, ensuring compliance with safety and reliability standards.
- Perform detailed analyses including fault tree analysis, hazard assessments, and system safety evaluations.
- Interpret technical documentation, drawings, and specifications to assess product reliability.
- Develop and review safety engineering deliverables such as FMECA, fault trees, hazard analyses, and system safety assessments.
- Support the development and verification of safety requirements.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to align on safety and reliability goals.
- Apply model-based systems engineering principles (preferred).
- Utilize tools such as CAFTA (preferred) for safety analysis.
- Contribute to provisioning documentation and failure catalogues.
- Maintain organized workflows and manage priorities across multiple programs and customers.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience (or 3 years with a Master's degree).
- Strong background in aerospace braking systems or automotive braking systems with a focus on safety.
- Experience with safety documentation: REL, FHA, PSSA, FMES, SSA.
- Familiarity with system development lifecycle (V-Model), requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS), and industry standards (e.g., ARP4754A, DO-178C, DO-254, DO-160G, ARP4761).
- Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (e.g., CFRs/FARs, ACs, TSOs).
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
Team & Culture
Reports to the Manager of Systems and Safety Engineering, who oversees a team of 17. Highly collaborative environment with strong engineering support and on-site HR. The site is the headquarters for the braking systems division, offering high visibility and growth opportunities. Known for its tenure and supportive culture—this is considered a flagship location within the organization.
Pay range and compensation package
$118,000 Plus target bonus
Salary : $118,000 - $150,000