Avionics Safety Assurance Lead – Hybrid

Thales; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defence company is seeking a Safety Assurance Manager in Crawley to oversee safety management for avionics products. Key responsibilities include assuring the safety engineering activities, planning for safe product delivery, and mentoring the engineering team. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or scientific discipline and have experience in regulated industries. This hybrid role includes opportunities for relocation support, and a strong focus on employee development and safety compliance.

Benefits

Significant bonus

Strong pension contribution

Private healthcare

Relocation support

Qualifications

• Experience in regulated industries like Aerospace or Defence is preferred.
• Knowledge of Civil and Military Organisational approvals is a plus.
• Understanding of international safety standards required.

Responsibilities

• Assure safety engineering activities for bids, projects, products.
• Plan and verify delivery of safe products and solutions.
• Mentor Safety Engineering resources.

Skills

Safety Assurance experience

System Engineering knowledge

Strong leadership

Safety Audit experience

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Science

Tools

Safety Management Systems

IEC 61508

IEC 62368

Job description

A leading aerospace and defence company is seeking a Safety Assurance Manager in Crawley to oversee safety management for avionics products. Key responsibilities include assuring the safety engineering activities, planning for safe product delivery, and mentoring the engineering team. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or scientific discipline and have experience in regulated industries. This hybrid role includes opportunities for relocation support, and a strong focus on employee development and safety compliance.