Lead Flight Control Systems Safety & Certification Engineer (Shanghai, China) AE029

Overview

Lead Flight Control Systems Safety & Certification Engineer (Shanghai, China)

Join our client's company, a leading organization at the forefront of aerospace and aviation innovation! This client is dedicated to supporting business growth and helping their customers bring products to market safely and responsibly. They deliver exceptional program management, engineering, and certification services, alongside cutting-edge software products and expert consulting.

In this pivotal role, you will leverage your deep expertise in Flight Control System (FCS) integrity and process assurance to provide high-level consulting and leadership. You'll be instrumental in guiding clients through the crucial stages of system safety analysis (including PSSA, FMEA, and CMA) and configuration management, ensuring strict adherence to airworthiness compliance for the entire flight control system.

As a Lead Flight Control Systems Safety & Certification Engineer, you will define and audit development baselines, serve as the subject matter expert for key airworthiness issues (e.g., Command Signal Integrity), and shape strategies for overall system safety and process rigor within the dynamic aviation domain. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams and clients to deliver high-quality, compliant solutions that drive innovation and excellence.

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Specific Skills

Expert-level proficiency in Flight Control System Safety Analysis methodologies, including AFHA, PASA, SFHA traceability, PSSA, FMEA, and Common Mode Analysis (CMA).
Mastery of Configuration Management practices: establishing development, design, and verification baselines; practicing Configuration Functional and Physical Reviews; and managing controlled libraries.
Expertise in defining and executing Process Assurance methodologies, including checklists, intervention timing, and sampling ratios across all development phases (aircraft, system, equipment, S/W, H/W).
Proven ability to design and verify compliance methods for key airworthiness issues such as Command Signal Integrity, transients, control surface position sensing, and potential common mode failures.
Experience in an engineering leadership role and providing training/mentoring to junior staff.

Responsible For

Lead the definition, management, communication, and verification of all Safety Requirements at the aircraft, system, equipment, and S/W/H/W levels.
Establish, manage, and audit the full lifecycle Configuration Management plan for the Flight Control System.
Develop and maintain training materials and implementation guides for System Safety Analysis and Process Assurance practices.
Serve as the primary technical authority for airworthiness compliance related to system integrity, independence, and process rigor.
Drive analyses to optimize system architecture for safety and compliance.

Additional Requirements

Work location : Shanghai, China.
Will travel in China according to the client's needs.

Job Nature

Full Time

Educational Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Aerospace, Electrical, or Systems Engineering.

Experience Requirements

10+ years of specialized experience in Flight Control Systems, Safety Analysis, and Certification

Job Location

Shanghai

Salary

We offer a highly competitive salary package commensurate with your skills and experience.

Other Benefits

In addition to the base salary, you will be eligible for a performance - based bonus, which has the potential to significantly increase your overall earnings.
We also provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, paid vacation, kids education and other perks to ensure your well-being and work and life balance.

Job Level

Engineer, Principal