# Senior Systems Engineer, Safety and Reliability - Company: [Salientmotion]() - Location: Torrance, CA - Team: Engineering - Salary: $160K – $175K - Posted: August 18, 2026 ## Job description **Who We Are** We are pioneering modular motion technologies to power the next generation of innovation for Industrial, Aerospace and Defense. If you're excited about disrupting legacy industries and building safety-critical systems that fly, let's chat! We are at the forefront of innovation, crafting exclusive motion control components that propel the aerospace and defense sectors into the future. *A couple other things:* * We offer a lot of autonomy * We like to run lean for impact * We have great benefits * We are well funded, and already generating revenue * We just moved into a new large hangar facility in Hawthorne, CA **What you'll do:** We are looking for a Senior Systems Engineer with deep expertise in safety and reliability to own safety and reliability deliverables across the product lifecycle — from requirements and architecture through analysis, test, and certification. You will work directly with our systems engineering lead, DER, and cross-functional leads across hardware, software, and mechanical engineering on a fast-moving FAA Part 25 / EASA CS-25 certification program. Safety Analysis * **Hazard Analysis & Assessment:** Own FHA, PSSA, and SSA activities end-to-end. Produce certification-quality deliverables that satisfy SAE ARP4754B and SAE ARP4761A guidelines. * **Fault Analysis:** Lead FTA and FMEA/FMES (Failure Modes and Effects Summary) development across system, subsystem, and component levels. Maintain traceability from hazard to design mitigation to verification evidence. * **Requirements Allocation:** Define and allocate safety requirements to hardware, software, and mechanical subsystems. Track closure through test and analysis. * **Certification Interface:** Serve as the safety engineering point of contact for the FAA DER and airframe customer technical teams. Support development of safety plans, compliance checklists, and design assurance documentation. Reliability Engineering * **Reliability Modeling:** Develop and maintain reliability models and predictions using MIL-HDBK-217, FIDES, or equivalent methods. Own MTBF analysis and reliability requirement allocation to subsystems. * **FMEA/FMES:** Drive reliability-focused FMEA activities that feed both design decisions and safety analysis inputs. Cross-Functional Collaboration * **Design Reviews:** Participate in PDR and CDR as the safety and reliability subject matter expert. Identify and drive resolution of safety-relevant design risks. * **Software & Hardware Interface:** Support DO-178C and DO-254 planning activities as they interface with system-level safety requirements. **What you need:** * **Education:** Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering. Advanced degree a plus. * **Experience:** 5+ years of systems engineering experience, with at least 3 years focused on safety and/or reliability analysis. Hands-on ownership of deliverables — not just familiarity. * **Safety Frameworks:** Demonstrated working knowledge of SAE ARP4754B and SAE ARP4761A, or equivalent frameworks (IEC 61508, MIL-STD-882, ISO 26262 considered). Must have owned FHA, FTA, and FMEA/FMES deliverables through a formal review. * **Reliability Methods:** Proficiency in MTBF analysis and reliability prediction. Ability to build and maintain reliability models independently. * **Communication:** Strong written communication; able to produce certification-quality documentation that holds up to DER and airframe customer scrutiny. **Nice to have:** * Experience with FAA Part 25 or Part 23 certification programs. * Familiarity with DO-160G, DO-178C, and/or DO-254 as they intersect with system safety. * Background in adjacent industries is welcome — defense, medical devices, and automotive functional safety (ISO 26262) develop the same analytical rigor we need. * Prior experience at a small or scaling aerospace company. **What we have to offer:** We are not just building components. We are reshaping the future of the Aerospace and Defense component industry, which is a $300B+ market! Come join us and help build next generation systems that will make a massive impact at global scale. * Salary Range: $160,000-$175,000, plus equity and benefits at a well-funded, fast-moving startup * We offer competitive compensation + equity * Exceptional healthcare benefits, Medical is 100% covered by the company * Flexible PTO * 401K * More to come! ## Apply [Apply on Salientmotion]() Canonical job page: