Senior Systems Safety Engineer for eVTOL Aircraft

Vertical Aerospace; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electric aircraft manufacturer in Bristol seeks an Aircraft Safety Engineer to join its team. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting safety assessments for various critical systems. You will collaborate with engineers to ensure safety requirements are integrated throughout the design process. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering and has experience in safety-critical systems. Benefits include generous holiday, company bonuses, and a share scheme.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holiday

5 extra days holiday

Company performance-based bonus

Company Share Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience designing or developing safety-critical systems.
• Strong track record in performing aircraft or system-level safety assessments.
• Working knowledge of aircraft certification standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out safety assessments for systems such as Flight Controls.
• Help develop elements of the aircraft safety case.
• Contribute to certification planning activities related to safety.

Skills

Safety analysis techniques

Communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Education

Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Fault Tree Analysis

Reliability analysis

Job description

A leading electric aircraft manufacturer in Bristol seeks an Aircraft Safety Engineer to join its team. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting safety assessments for various critical systems. You will collaborate with engineers to ensure safety requirements are integrated throughout the design process. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering and has experience in safety-critical systems. Benefits include generous holiday, company bonuses, and a share scheme.