System Safety Engineer
Company: Axelon Services Corporation
Location: Cedar Rapids
Posted on: June 24, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Summary: A System Safety Engineer is needed to understand,
guide, and document the demonstration of safety for newly developed
Positive Train Control systems to both internal and external
customers. The applicant will be responsible for compiling a
portion/all components required for certification as defined by 49
CFR Part 236 Subpart I and Appendix C. As part of this process,
hazard identification, detailed fault trees, occasional FMEAs and
risk assessments will be required. All failure rate data needs to
be established and justified. Adherence to a formal process will be
required, although continuous process improvements are encouraged.
Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities: Analyze and document
systems under development for hazardous condition and provide
meaningful solutions to development team Understand architecture
requirements for high integrity computing solutions Conduct Hazard
Analysis Develop system level failure and fall back documents for
external customers Build fault trees that reflect the identified
hazards and mitigating in an accurate manner Perform component
level FMEAs as necessary Serve as mentor to team members on
methodologies Guide development team toward product certification
under 49 CFR Part 236 Subpart I and Appendix C Interface with
external customers and regulatory agencies Qualifications:
BSEE/BSCS/BSCE and minimum 5 years system safety engineering
experience An understanding of System Safety Engineering concepts
(e.g., ARP4761 and DO178B) Familiarity with CAFTA, FTAs, and FMEAs
Must be proficient with MS Office tools and DOORS Railroad
experience a plus Attention to detail; approaches work in a
meticulous and thorough manner Makes effective decisions by
analyzing information and considering priorities Good oral and
written communication skills Self motivated, results oriented with
a clear focus on quality
Keywords: Axelon Services Corporation, Davenport , System Safety Engineer, Engineering , Cedar Rapids, Iowa
