Lead Safety Engineer — Combat Air Systems Leader

Leonardo; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Learning opportunities

Flexible benefits

Referral bonus

Job summary

Leonardo UK is seeking a Lead Safety Engineer to drive system safety leadership across complex Combat Air programmes from concept through integration. You will shape safety strategies, establish hazard analyses, and ensure airworthiness and certification deliverables are met.

The role requires strong experience in aerospace safety, with the ability to influence technical decisions and embed safety considerations into design and verification. Hybrid working in the UK is supported.

Qualifications

• Experience in system safety engineering within aerospace/defence or similar regulated environments.
• Ability to lead safety activities on complex systems or programmes.
• Practical experience developing Safety Cases and hazard management.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety engineering activities across Combat Air programmes.
• Develop and maintain Safety Cases, Hazard Logs and safety management plans.
• Lead and oversee FHA, PHA, SHA, FTA and FMEA/FMECA analyses.
• Define and manage safety requirements with traceability through design and verification.
• Provide safety guidance to multidisciplinary teams and suppliers.
• Develop and present safety evidence to customers and assessors.
• Mentor and develop other safety engineers.

Skills

System safety

Safety leadership

FHA/PHA/SHA

FMEA/FMECA

Safety requirements

Engineering degree

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Leonardo UK is seeking a Lead Safety Engineer to drive system safety leadership across complex Combat Air programmes from concept through integration. You will shape safety strategies, establish hazard analyses, and ensure airworthiness and certification deliverables are met.

The role requires strong experience in aerospace safety, with the ability to influence technical decisions and embed safety considerations into design and verification. Hybrid working in the UK is supported.