System Safety Engineer - Defence

ALTEN; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Private MedicalInsurance

Life insurance & Pension Scheme

Employee assistance programme

Social atmosphere & team events

Flexible working (role dependent)

Zusammenfassung

ALTEN UK is seeking a Senior Systems Safety Engineer to support next‑gen combat air capability, defining and delivering safety cases for flight control systems on advanced aerospace programmes. You will work with multidisciplinary teams and suppliers to ensure safety-critical systems are developed, assessed and integrated safely.

Based in Bristol with on-site requirements (3 days/week), you should have 5+ years in safety engineering for aircraft or flight control systems, and be eligible for SC

Qualifikationen

• Experience delivering Systems Safety Engineering activities in aerospace/defence/regulatory environments.
• Strong safety case development and safety assurance knowledge.
• Experience producing or reviewing Fault Tree Analyses and safety assessments.
• Knowledge of ALARP and SFAIRP safety arguments.
• Understanding of systems engineering processes and lifecycle development.
• Ability to manage multiple safety activities with multidisciplinary inputs.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Develop, drive, and deliver safety case artefacts for aerospace and flight systems programmes.
• Maintain and progress system safety cases through the product lifecycle.
• Review and update safety analyses and supporting documentation.
• Develop qualitative safety arguments including ALARP and SFAIRP justifications.
• Collaborate with SMEs to capture and document safety requirements and evidence.
• Support investigations and drive safety actions to closure.
• Engage with suppliers and stakeholders to resolve safety issues as systems mature.
• Report on safety case progress and support governance and reviews.
• Participate in safety and platform integration groups contributing to programme safety objectives.
• Support senior reviews of safety concerns and recommend routes to resolution.

Kenntnisse

Systems safety engineering

Aerospace safety case development

Safety assurance processes

Fault Tree Analyses (FTA)

ALARP & SFAIRP principles

Systems engineering lifecycle

Technical writing

Stakeholder engagement

Regulated environment experience

Agile / Jira familiarity

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Tools

Jira

Jobbeschreibung

• Compensation: GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000 - yearly

Company Description

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & 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 tomorrow’s world—today.

Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!

Job Description

ALTEN UK is seeking a Senior Systems Safety Engineer to support the development of next-generation combat air capability, working on some of the UK's most advanced aerospace programmes. You'll play a pivotal role in defining and delivering the safety cases for innovative Flight Control Systems, supporting cutting-edge aircraft technologies that will influence future air platforms for decades to come.

Working at the forefront of aerospace engineering, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, technical specialists, and suppliers to ensure complex safety-critical systems are developed, assessed, and integrated safely. This is an opportunity to contribute to highly innovative programmes, tackle challenging engineering problems, and play a key role in the delivery of future flight technologies.

Location: Bristol
On-site Requirement: 3 Days Per Week
Seniority: Senior (5+ Years' Experience)
Security Clearance: Candidates must be willing and eligible to obtain SC clearance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, drive, and deliver safety case artefacts for advanced aerospace and flight systems programmes.
• Support the creation, maintenance, and progression of system safety cases throughout the product lifecycle.
• Review and update Fault Tree Analyses (FTA), Safety Assessment Reports, and supporting safety documentation.
• Develop robust qualitative safety arguments, including ALARP and SFAIRP justifications.
• Liaise with technical subject matter experts to ensure safety requirements and evidence are appropriately captured and documented.
• Support technical investigations, driving safety-related actions through to closure.
• Engage with suppliers and stakeholders to resolve emerging safety issues as systems mature.
• Report on safety case progress and support governance and technical review activities.
• Participate in safety and platform integration working groups, contributing to programme-level safety objectives.
• Support senior reviews of safety concerns and recommend appropriate routes to resolution.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Experience delivering Systems Safety Engineering activities within a safety-critical aerospace, defence, or highly regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of safety case development and safety assurance processes.
• Experience producing or reviewing Fault Tree Analyses and supporting safety assessments.
• Knowledge of qualitative safety arguments, including ALARP and SFAIRP principles.
• Understanding of systems engineering processes and lifecycle development.
• Ability to manage multiple safety activities and coordinate inputs from multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to challenge assumptions and influence technical discussions constructively.
• Proactive, collaborative, and solution-focused approach.
• Comfortable working within fast-paced engineering programmes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, or relevant technical military background with equivalent experience.
• Experience supporting aircraft or Flight Control Systems development.
• Knowledge of aerospace safety assessment methodologies and standards.
• Experience producing Safety Assessment Reports (SARs) or System Safety Assessment Reports (SSARs).
• Familiarity with Agile ways of working and tools such as Jira.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards professional registration.
• Experience supporting advanced air systems, combat air, or future aerospace platform development programmes.

Additional Information

We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.

At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.

Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• Private MedicalInsurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings &team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.

ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed at interview.

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