System Safety Engineer

Airbus; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer based in Bristol is looking for a Safety & Reliability Specialist to review system designs and ensure compliance with safety standards. The role requires a degree in Aeronautical Engineering and experience in safety processes. With competitive rewards, flexible working, and a commitment to personal development, the company fosters an inclusive work environment for innovative thinkers.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working options

Personalized development plan

Health & wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Aeronautical engineering, ideally in the field of Safety and Reliability Engineering.
• Good knowledge of Aircraft Systems.
• Experience of Safety processes, regulations and guidelines (CS/AC 25.1309, ARP 4761, ARP 4754A).

Responsibilities

• Review systems design and in-service solutions for safety assessments.
• Support the System Design Teams and suppliers in compliance with safety objectives.
• Liaise with stakeholders to manage risks affecting aircraft safety.

Skills

Aeronautical Engineering knowledge

Experience in Safety and Reliability Engineering

Knowledge of Aircraft Systems

Education

University degree in Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Job Description

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Occasional travel within internationally but not mandatory

LOCATION: Site (60% of your working week must be office based)

TYPE: Full time

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax‑free technology scheme, shopping discounts and much more
• Work / Life Balance: 35 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, hybrid working, flexible working, option to buy/sell holiday
• Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E‑learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities
• Health & Wellbeing: Bupa health insurance (including assisted fertility treatments and gender dysphoria & reassignment support), wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle‑to‑work scheme, on‑site canteen and coffee shop, lunchtime yoga / meditation
• Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving and purpose built maternity rooms on site
• Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi‑faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)

Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero‑carbon flight (#ZEROe) to cleaning up space, sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So what's your next change?

The team of around 70 safety engineers is based in five separate locations around Europe and is accountable for the safety activities (functional and physical) for all Airbus aircraft systems.

The Safety & Reliability team is key in ensuring that systems architectures and their integration on the aircraft comply with the latest airworthiness regulations and safety processes.

As a system safety & reliability specialist, you will play an integral part in ensuring that all Airbus products are developed, designed, produced and supported according to the state‑of‑the‑art and the relevant safety standards (associated to airworthiness regulations).

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM

The safety specialist role will be primarily focused on ATA 28 and 32 systems, as well as associated particular risks such as Wheel and Tire Failure and Fuel Tank Safety. As part of the role, you will do the following activities:

• Review systems design and in‑service solutions through understanding how failures will affect systems operation
• Contribute to the safety ‘validation and verification’ activities at systems level
• Generate and review Safety Assessment and Analyses for Aircraft Systems (FHA, pSSA, SSA, Fault Trees, Quantitative and Qualitative Assessments)
• Generate and review Common Cause Analyses such as Particular Risk Analyses, Zonal Safety Analysis and Common Mode Analyses
• Support the System Design Teams and suppliers to ensure compliance against the safety objectives.
• Liaise with key stakeholders e.g. Chief Engineer, Design Team Leaders regarding risks that will affect the safety of the aircraft and work closely with these stakeholders to manage these risks
• Analyse in‑service occurrences to ensure safety compliance of the In‑Service fleet.

ABOUT YOU

You will be a naturally curious individual with a passion for learning new skills.

• University degree in Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering.
• Proven experience in Aeronautical engineering, ideally in the field of Safety and Reliability Engineering.
• Good knowledge of Aircraft Systems
• Experience of Safety processes, regulations and guidelines (CS/AC 25.1309, ARP 4761, ARP 4754A).

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solution s.

HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part‑time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request.

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long‑term condition and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To ‘opt in’, just select the option during your application submission and our Talent Acquisition team will contact you.

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This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company: Airbus Operations Limited

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Qualification & Operability

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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [e-mail].

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.