Safety Specialist - Aerospace

ALTEN; Derby; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN seeks an experienced Safety Engineer with a background in aerospace and aero engine systems to tackle complex safety-related issues. You will lead investigations, develop strategies, and collaborate with experts, ensuring compliance with safety standards while enjoying a diverse and innovative work environment.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Personalised career path

Regular gatherings and team building

Qualifications

• 5+ years in aerospace safety engineering, ideally in design or engine-focused environments.
• Knowledge of safety analysis techniques: FMECA, FTA, hazard logs, risk assessment.
• Bonus if certifications in safety or project management (e.g., NEBOSH, TÜV, APM).

Responsibilities

• Leading investigations into safety issues in aerospace products.
• Developing and implementing technical strategies to resolve safety concerns.
• Producing clear technical documentation: safety cases, reports, risk assessments.

Skills

Problem Solving

Technical Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering (BEng/MEng)

Tools

DO-178

ARP4754

ARP4761

EASA

CAA

FAA

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Are you an experienced Safety Engineer with a background in aerospace and aero engine systems?
Come and join a specialist team tackling complex safety-related issues across propulsion and engine systems, helping to ensure safety and compliance across some of the most technically advanced aerospace programmes in the UK.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Leading investigations into safety issues in aerospace products– root cause analysis, hazard identification, and risk evaluations
• Developing and implementing robust technical strategies to resolve safety concerns
• Collaborating with technical experts across propulsion, air systems, stress, thermal and performance domains
• Managing SAR (Safety Assessment Report) activities using structured project tools and methods
• Producing clear technical documentation: safety cases, investigation reports, risk assessments
• Presenting technical findings confidently to senior engineering stakeholders
• Aligning multidisciplinary teams to ensure consistent technical direction and project momentum

Job Description

Are you an experienced Safety Engineer with a background in aerospace and aero engine systems?
Come and join a specialist team tackling complex safety-related issues across propulsion and engine systems, helping to ensure safety and compliance across some of the most technically advanced aerospace programmes in the UK.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Leading investigations into safety issues in aerospace products– root cause analysis, hazard identification, and risk evaluations
• Developing and implementing robust technical strategies to resolve safety concerns
• Collaborating with technical experts across propulsion, air systems, stress, thermal and performance domains
• Managing SAR (Safety Assessment Report) activities using structured project tools and methods
• Producing clear technical documentation: safety cases, investigation reports, risk assessments
• Presenting technical findings confidently to senior engineering stakeholders
• Aligning multidisciplinary teams to ensure consistent technical direction and project momentum

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

• Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering (BEng/MEng)
• 5+ years in aerospace safety engineering, ideally in design or engine-focused environments
• Knowledge of safety analysis techniques:
• FMECA, FTA, fault tree analysis, hazard logs, qualitative/quantitative risk assessment
• Familiarity with aerospace safety standards and frameworks.
• DO-178, ARP4754, ARP4761, EASA, CAA, FAA
• Strong technical communication skills – both written and verbal
• High attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and a proactive, collaborative mindset
• Bonus if you have certifications in safety or project management (e.g. NEBOSH, TÜV, APM)

Additional Information

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 MedicalInsurance
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)