Senior Systems Safety Engineer

Alten Ltd; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy in the UK is looking for a Senior Systems Safety Engineer to lead safety assurance activities on complex systems in the Defence, Aerospace, and Energy sectors. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with safety standards and manage multi-domain projects from concept through to certification. Strong expertise in safety engineering and experience on high-integrity systems are required. This role offers opportunities for impactful work in innovative engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience with safety assurance on complex systems.
• Ability to work in multi-domain environments.
• Familiarity with safety standards and certification processes.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of system safety assurance activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Develop robust safety arguments from concept through to certification.

Skills

Safety engineering

Systems assurance

Safety standards compliance

Multi-domain project management

Education

Relevant engineering degree

Job description

Company Description

Are you passionate about engineering? Do you want to make a difference?

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 30 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement and support sustainable transformation. Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrows worldtoday.

Job Description

At ALTEN UK, we partner with industry leaders to deliver advanced safety engineering solutions across Defence, Aerospace, Rail, and Energy domains. We’re seeking a Senior Systems Safety Engineer to take ownership of system safety assurance activities on complex, high-integrity systems. You’ll work on multi-domain projects, ensuring compliance with key safety standards and developing robust safety arguments from concept through to certification.

Location: Manchester (On-site at least 3 days per week)

Clearance: Able to hold SC Clearable (5 years in the UK minimum)

Key Responsibilities

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