Lead/Principal System Safety Engineer

Marks Sattin (UK) Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aerospace sector is seeking a Lead/Principal System Safety Engineer to drive system safety initiatives for advanced airborne systems. You will lead cross-functional teams in ensuring compliance with safety regulations, analyzing risks, and shaping technical decisions in a dynamic environment. Join a pioneering effort in safeguarding the future of combat air systems and make a real impact in a high-profile defense program.

Benefits

Work on cutting-edge aerospace technologies

Play a leading role in a high-profile defence program

Join a team of industry experts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in safety-critical industries, ideally aerospace or defense.
• Strong understanding of complex system interactions.
• Ability to lead safety work packages across multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct system safety assessments, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
• Lead teams to implement safety strategies for airborne systems.
• Present findings at design reviews.

Skills

Safety assessments

Risk assessment methodologies

Stakeholder engagement

Engineering lifecycles

Tools

DOORS

Cameo

Isograph

Job description

Job Title: Lead/Principal System Safety Engineer
Location: Bedfordshire
Industry: Aerospace & Defence
IR35 Determination & Duration: Inside & 6 Months
Working Pattern: Mostly onsite
Hours: 37 hours
**Active SC Clearance Required**

The Opportunity:
Join a pioneering team shaping the future of combat air systems. You'll lead system safety efforts for advanced sensing & communications technologies, ensuring compliance with aircraft safety regulations, integrating solutions, and influencing mission-critical safety assessments.

Your Role:

• Conduct system safety assessments, identifying hazards and ensuring compliance with ARP4754B, ARP4761A, DO-254, and DO-178C.
• Lead cross-functional teams to develop and implement safety strategies for next-gen airborne systems.
• Provide specialist safety advice, ensuring risk mitigation aligns with industry best practices.
• Integrate safety analyses across subsystems, ensuring compatibility with aircraft-level safety frameworks.
• Present findings at design reviews, shaping technical safety decisions.

What You Bring:

• Proven experience in safety-critical industries, ideally aerospace or defense.
• Strong understanding of engineering lifecycles, complex system interactions, and risk assessment methodologies.
• Ability to lead safety work packages, collaborating across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication & stakeholder engagement skills.

Desirable Skills:

• Knowledge of radar, sensors, lasers, and defensive aids.
• Awareness of Information Security and system integration challenges.
• Familiarity with industry safety initiatives (IET, SCSC).
• Experience with safety analysis tools such as DOORS, Cameo, Isograph.

Why Join Them?

• Work on cutting-edge aerospace technologies with real-world impact.
• Play a leading role in a high-profile defence program.
• Join a team of experts pushing the boundaries of system safety.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today!

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