Senior Systems Safety Engineer

What You'll Do

• Define Safety at the Leading Edge of Transportation: Own the development and execution of system safety processes that underpin certification of our revolutionary wing-in-ground-effect vehicle. From risk assessments to system-level analyses, you’ll drive the work that keeps passengers safe and regulators confident.
• Engineer for Certifiability, Not Just Compliance: Develop and refine key system safety artifacts - including Functional Hazard Analyses (FHA), Fault Trees, FMECA, and Zonal Analyses - built for real-world complexity and aligned with aerospace and maritime standards like SAE ARP4761, MIL-STD-882, and IMO MSC.1/Circ.1592.
• Write the Documents That Launch Vehicles: Author craft-level and system-level Preliminary and Final System Safety Assessments (SSAs) that are rigorous, traceable, and certifiable - clearing the path for production seagliders to enter domestic and international markets.
• Link Safety to System Design: Define, verify, and trace system safety requirements across complex subsystems. Your work will inform everything from early design tradeoffs to final validation, ensuring safety is built in - not bolted on.
• Navigate Global Certification Landscapes: Collaborate with U.S. and international regulatory bodies to align REGENT’s safety processes with evolving standards. You’ll be on the frontlines of shaping how novel vehicles like Seagliders get certified worldwide.
• Own Your Domain, Collaborate Across Boundaries: Work independently within a tight-knit, high-accountability team, while partnering with systems engineering, avionics, propulsion, and human factors teams to embed safety into every layer of the vehicle.

What You'll Bring

• Deep passion for system safety and risk-informed design in complex, safety-critical environments, backed by 10+ years of hands-on experience delivering safety analyses and artifacts for aerospace, maritime, or advanced vehicle programs
• Strong technical foundation and practical experience in complex systems engineering, with a focus on identifying, analyzing, and mitigating safety risks across hardware, software, and human interfaces
• Proven track record delivering Functional Hazard Assessments, Fault Trees, FMECA, and other formal safety analyses
• Deep knowledge of safety certification frameworks such as SAE ARP4761, SAE ARP4754, MIL-STD-882, or equivalent
• Proven ability to develop clear, traceable safety documentation aligned with regulatory standards in aerospace, maritime, or other highly regulated domains
• Strong communicator with a systems-level mindset—able to translate complex technical risks across disciplines and contribute to the design of safe, certifiable vehicles
• Note: International and domestic travel may be required on a very limited basis.

Who We're Looking For

• Collaborative Team Player: You believe that great things happen when teams work together. You communicate effectively and collaborate with engineers, stakeholders, and other cross-functional teams to align on goals and move projects forward. You bring people together, ensuring that everyone is on the same page and moving towards a shared vision.
• Creative Problem Solver: You thrive on tackling complex challenges and finding innovative solutions. Whether you're navigating evolving certification standards, resolving cross-system safety conflicts, or refining analysis methods to better capture real-world risk, you bring both rigor and imagination to the task. You balance immediate project needs with long-term safety, scalability, and compliance.
• Adaptable & Agile: In a fast-paced, ever-evolving startup environment, you quickly adapt to changing priorities and requirements. You approach challenges with a calm, resilient mindset, and know how to pivot and adjust your approach as needed, ensuring that progress continues without missing a beat.
• Innovative Mindset: You’re driven by curiosity and a passion for technology. You’re passionate about driving continuous improvement, embracing new technologies and methodologies to enhance efficiency, quality, and team performance.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation including a robust equity incentive plan.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance - we cover 100% of your premiums.
• 401(k) with company matching, so you can plan for the future.
• Generous flexible time off, paid parental leave, and company-wide holiday breaks.
• Relocation packages available for those moving to join our team.
• Daily, free catered lunches
• Learning & professional development opportunities