Systems Safety Engineer

Airbus Defence and Space; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual profit share

Pension and share options

Flexible working hours

Health & wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space is seeking an inquisitive engineer in Portsmouth to lead systems safety and regulatory compliance efforts. You will design compliant solutions ensuring products and services meet standards while influencing stakeholders and supporting military satellite communication projects.

With a culture of inclusion and support for flexible working, this position provides development opportunities and an environment welcoming diverse backgrounds. Applicants are encouraged to discuss flexibility during interviews.

Qualifications

• Inquisitive mindset with a curiosity to learn how safety-critical systems affect people.
• Pragmatic, solution-based approach and comfort with ambiguity.
• Experience in creating and maintaining reports, data, spreadsheets, and documents.

Responsibilities

• Champion systems safety and regulatory compliance in a systems engineering environment.
• Influence stakeholders on the importance of systems safety throughout projects.
• Act as the key point of contact for safety and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Engineering experience in systems, electronics, electrical, or systems safety

Safety experience or knowledge within an engineering environment

Strong communication skills for audiences across the company hierarchy

Job description

Job Description

Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance.

Travel required: occasional UK and EU travel.

Location: Portsmouth.

Employment type: Full time. STEM returners and Early careers are welcomed.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, annual profit share, pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free on‑site parking, tax‑free technology scheme, discounted shopping and more.
• 37‑hour week, flexible working around core hours, hybrid work, up to 2 additional days per month of TOIL, no core hours on Friday afternoons.
• Personalised development plan, unlimited access to 10,000+ e‑learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities.
• Health & wellbeing benefits (24/7 online GP and mental health support, Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health/dental/eye insurance, cycle‑to‑work scheme, on‑site canteen and coffee shop, lunchtime pilates).
• Family and caregiving benefits: enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay), adoption/sharing parental and caregiver leave.
• Inclusive environment: wellbeing room, multi‑faith room, employee representative groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity).

About the role

We seek an inquisitive engineer with experience in automotive, aerospace, space, advanced manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, medical technology, railway, infrastructure, transportation or aviation to champion systems safety and regulatory compliance in a systems engineering environment. You will design compliant solutions ensuring products and services meet regulatory standards across CE marking directives, environmental and export control, licence compliance and AI, and will develop and enhance system safety and environmental cases for the UK MOD and overseas forces.

Initially, you will support new and legacy ground projects in Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) and may later work with space colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Bring ideas to the table and raise questions or spot red flags.
• Influence internal and external stakeholders on the importance of systems safety throughout projects.
• Understand how compliance, export control, GDPR and AI impact systems safety.
• Act as the key point of contact and lead safety and regulatory compliance for your projects as you develop.

Qualifications & Skills

• Engineering experience in systems, electronics, electrical, or systems safety.
• Safety experience or knowledge within an engineering environment.
• Pragmatic, solution‑based mindset, comfortable with ambiguity and change.
• Curiosity to learn how safety‑critical systems affect people, environments and products.
• Strong communication skills for audiences across the company hierarchy.
• Experience creating and maintaining reports, data, spreadsheets and documents.

Support and Flexibility

We support growth through customised development solutions. Many staff work flexibly, including part‑time. Discuss flexibility needs during interview and we will accommodate requests. We can make adjustments for the selection process; please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner during interview.

Equal Opportunities

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. If you have a disability or long‑term condition you may opt in for a Disability Confident interview.

We will never ask for any monetary exchange as part of the recruitment process. Any impersonation should be reported to [e-mail].