System Safety Engineer - Aerospace and Defence

Carbon60; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace engineering firm in the UK is seeking an experienced System Safety Engineer to contribute to critical projects in the Aerospace and Defence sectors. Responsibilities include supporting aircraft certification and conducting safety analyses. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in safety-critical environments and strong knowledge of safety assessment methodologies. This role offers a competitive hourly rate and exciting opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive pay range of £33.50 - £72.00 per hour

Opportunity to work on exciting projects

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in safety-critical, regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of aircraft safety assessment methodologies.
• Expertise in developing safety cases and applying safety assessment techniques.

Responsibilities

• Support the certification of Boeing Commercial Aircraft.
• Develop and review safety analyses.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards.

Skills

Safety‑critical environment experience

Safety case development

Safety assessment techniques

Fault Tree Analysis proficiency

Tools

RWB

CAFTA

Job description

Exciting Opportunity: System Safety Engineer - Aerospace and Defence

Are you an experienced System Safety Engineer looking to contribute to critical projects in the Aerospace and Defence industry? This company has an incredible opportunity for you to join their team as a System Safety Engineer. With roles available in both the UK Defence Aerospace and Civil Aerospace domains, this is your chance to make a real impact.

The Role

As a System Safety Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting the certification of Boeing Commercial Aircraft, developing and reviewing safety analyses, and ensuring compliance with industry standards such as ARP4754A, ARP4761, DO178B/C, and DO-254. You will collaborate with global teams to manage safety throughout the product lifecycle.

Requirements

To be successful as a System Safety Engineer with this company, you will need:

• Extensive experience in safety‑critical, regulated environments (e.g., aerospace, defence, rail, automotive)
• Expertise in developing safety cases and applying safety assessment techniques (e.g., Fault Tree Analysis, Bowtie Analysis)
• Strong knowledge of aircraft safety assessment methodologies (ARP4761) and the integral process of ARP4754
• Proficiency in Fault Tree Analysis using tools like RWB and/or CAFTA

Benefits and Perks

This company offers a competitive pay range of £33.50 - £72.00 per hour, as well as the opportunity to work on exciting projects in the Aerospace and Defence sectors. The roles are initially for a 12-month duration, with the potential for extension or further opportunities.

If you're ready to take your career to new heights as a System Safety Engineer, don't hesitate to apply today. This is an exceptional chance to join a dynamic and innovative team, contributing to the development of critical safety-related systems.

We are currently seeking experienced System Safety Engineers to support projects within both the UK Defence Aerospace and Civil Aerospace domains. These roles are with Boeing Defence UK and offer an exciting opportunity to work on critical safety engineering tasks.