Fire Safety Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Fire, Smoke & Explosion Risk Engineer to lead critical fire safety analysis for complex aircraft systems. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence safety-critical systems integration, ensuring compliance with regulations for flammable fluid systems. You'll collaborate with experts across various disciplines, shaping risk analysis strategies in a dynamic environment. Join a passionate team dedicated to innovation and sustainable growth, where your contributions will directly impact high-stakes defense programs. If you're ready to take on exciting engineering challenges, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Social atmosphere and team gatherings

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in aviation safety or similar environments.
• Hands-on experience with fire safety assessments and compliance documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead fire safety analysis and contribute to certification artefacts.
• Conduct zonal safety analysis and assess hazards.

Skills

Aviation Safety

Systems Integration

Fire Safety Assessments

Risk Analysis

Engineering Discipline Knowledge

Material and Equipment Assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Safety & Reliability Engineering

Tools

Def-Stan 00-970 Part 0 Issue 23

CS25.1309

Job description

Job Title: Fire, Smoke & Explosion Risk Engineer
Location: North West (1 day/month on-site)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Sectors: Aerospace, Defence, Aviation Engineering

Are you ready to take the lead on a critical fire safety analysis for a complex aircraft system integration challenge? Join ALTEN UK as a Fire, Smoke & Explosion Risk Engineer, supporting high-impact defence programmes in the North West. You’ll play a key role in developing a fire safety artefact that addresses certification compliance for flammable fluid systems within a legacy aircraft platform. This is a hands-on opportunity to influence the integration of safety-critical systems, working with experts across multiple disciplines. Shape the strategy for risk analysis where no prior framework exists—your input will be vital.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the Fire, Smoke & Explosion Particular Risk Analysis, contributing directly to a certification artefact for aircraft-level safety assessments.
• Conduct Zonal Safety Analysis, identifying ignition sources and assessing hazards across normal and failure modes.
• Determine and document drainage and ventilation requirements for each affected zone, guiding test and evaluation activities.
• Assess material and equipment needs to support active fire protection systems in line with regulatory and project requirements.
• Interface with adjacent risk areas (e.g., Uncontained Rotor Burst, Wheel Tyre Burst, Wheels Up Landing) to ensure cohesive risk mitigation strategy.
• Collaborate with system integration, fuel system, and powerplant teams to understand legacy platform constraints and adapt to changes effectively.

Qualifications

Essential Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a relevant engineering discipline such as Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Safety & Reliability Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in aviation safety, systems integration, or similar safety-critical environments.
• Working knowledge of Def-Stan 00-970 Part 0 Issue 23 and CS25.1309, including specific subparts (e.g., CS25.863, CS25.869).
• Hands-on experience with fire safety assessments, drainage and ventilation analysis, and developing supporting compliance documentation.
• Strong understanding of aircraft system safety, especially where flammable fluid integration is a concern.
• Security Clearance: SC required (UKEO preferred).
• Background in systems engineering, aerospace safety, or powerplant installation highly advantageous.

Why join us?

We foster a community of dually talented individuals who are both entrepreneurs and technology specialists. Our teams embody the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling us to develop solutions most efficiently.

Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering, and we continuously strive for accelerated transformation and continuous improvement. Through ALTEN labs, mentoring programs, internal universities, and more, we are always pushing boundaries and embracing new possibilities.

We offer incredible opportunities to join inspiring projects in the most innovative companies.

We prioritise your career development with personalised support plans tailored to your own aspirations. We're here to empower you and help you reach your full potential.

Join our passionate team and start building tomorrow, today!

In short you get:

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• A competitive salary
• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)