Systems Safety Engineering and Analysis

Technology and products that were only dreams become reality.

the world's first, the world's best technologies and products; The sky is no longer the limit as Nidec takes its technology off the ground and into the Aerospace market. As a Safety Engineer with the Nidec Aerospace team, you will have the opportunity to apply and develop your expertise to design electric propulsion systems for battery-powered aircraft that will enable the world to sustainably and efficiently get from point A to point B.

Nidec is the world's leading electric motor manufacturer and a true pioneer in electrification across a wide array of industries since its foundation in 1973, ranging from appliance, and energy infrastructure, to ground transportation. Nidec Aerospace is a newly created Joint Venture between Nidec and Embraer which intends to take a leading role in the Electrification of Aircrafts. We are well-positioned and excited to support the aerospace industry in its ambitious transition to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

The Safety Engineer is responsible for ensuring that the Electric Engines are designed according to the safety standards required for aerospace applications. The Safety Engineer will capture the safety requirements, perform safety analysis of the design, and elaborate the documentation to demonstrate the equipment complies with the safety requirements.
The safety Engineer will influence the design team (system, motor and electronics) so that the design meet the required safety and reliability requirements.
Responsible for the capture of the safety requirements form the customer specification and regulatory requirements
Responsible for the safety review of the preliminary system and equipment architecture
Responsible for the execution of safety related activities for compliance with ARP4761
Responsible for the elaboration of safety and reliability analysis and documentation such as, but not limited to:
System Safety Assessment.
Fault Tree Analysis.
Common mode Analysis.
Particular Risks Analysis

Use of reliability prediction computational tools such as Ram Commander to evaluate equipment failure rates
Interface with the System, Equipment and Electronics engineer in order to ensure the safety related aspects.
Interface with the customer as focal point for cybersecurity aspects
Capture equipment requirements for compliance with cybersecurity regulation
Experience with System Safety Assessment of aerospace systems and ARP4761
Experience with safety analysis of electronics equipment and circuits
Experience with electronics reliability prediction
Willingness to work with, and travel to, domestic and international design and manufacturing locations when necessary.
Builds networks
Customer focus
Experience in safety aspects of high voltage equipment
Bachelor's or Master's or PhD's degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering, Control Engineering, or a related field
~7 years of experience in Safety Assessment for Electronic Equipment

works under limited supervision

• Works independently on a wide range of moderately complex projects and may be responsible for entire projects or processes within team
• May contribute to the development of goals and planning efforts for the department

Influences employees within the business unit to agree and align on new concepts, practices and approaches
Responsible for moderate to significant improvements of technical/business processes, procedures, or systems to contribute to the performance of the team
* Problems are moderately complex, requiring application of broad and deep experience and technical expertise, and may impact multiple departments and/or job family
Manages end-to-end projects or processes
Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and minimum 7 years of prior relevant experience Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
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