RAMS Systems Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global aerospace engineering leader is seeking a Senior RAMS Engineer to ensure the safety and reliability of cutting-edge systems. You will lead RAMS assessments, mentor a team, and support compliance with industry standards. Candidates should have extensive experience in RAMS for complex aerospace systems and a relevant engineering degree. Excellent benefits and competitive salaries are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Excellent benefits

Opportunity to work on life-saving projects

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in RAMS engineering with complex systems.
• Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance.
• Chartered Engineer status is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead RAMS assessments during design phases.
• Influence design for optimal reliability and safety.
• Mentor a small team of RAMS Engineers.

Skills

RAMS engineering experience

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Knowledge of safety regulations

Education

Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

FMECA

Fault tree analysis

Reliability block diagrams

Job description

Job Description

RAMS Engineer

Location: Denham, UK
Department: Product & Engineering Support

Be part of a global leader in safety-critical aerospace engineering.

Are you a highly skilled Reliability, Maintainability & Safety (RAMS) Engineer looking for a senior technical challenge? We are seeking a Senior RAMS Engineer to play a critical role in ensuring the safety, reliability, and maintainability of advanced electro-mechanical systems used in safety-critical applications.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and approve qualitative and quantitative RAMS assessments during the design phases of complex aerospace and electro-mechanical systems.
• Perform FMECA, hazard assessments, reliability block diagrams, fault tree analysis, and other safety engineering tasks.
• Provide system safety expertise across integrated product teams (IPTs), influencing design for optimal reliability and safety.
• Plan workloads and mentor a small team of RAMS Engineers.
• Support proposals, bids, and customer requirement analysis while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and standards.
• Continuously improve internal RAMS processes and support FRACAS (Failure Reporting, Analysis, and Corrective Action System) activities.

What We're Looking For:

• Extensive experience in RAMS engineering within complex electro-mechanical or aerospace systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proven ability to meet customer RAMS requirements.
• Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline (2:1 or equivalent).
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status and/or relevant professional membership is desirable.
• Knowledge of MIL-STD, Def-STD, ARP4761, ARP4754, DO178B, and DO254 standards is highly beneficial.
• Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance and explosives regulations compliance.

Why Join Us?

You'll be part of an organisation whose products save lives and shape the future of aerospace safety. Work on world-class engineering projects, collaborate with industry experts, and make a tangible impact. We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a dynamic environment where your expertise matters.

Apply now and take the next step in your engineering career. Please apply here or share your CV

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