Systems Safety Engineer

Oakley, Dorset
7 months ago
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Location: Wimborne

Division: Mission Systems

About Us

Our clients Aerospace group is a world leader in advanced technologies that make air travel safer and more reliable. Our Mission Systems Division in Wimborne is at the forefront of innovation, delivering safety-critical systems that support both commercial and defence customers.

We are seeking an experienced System Safety Engineer (Contractor) to join our team and support ongoing programmes. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to technically challenging projects within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Key Responsibilities

As a System Safety Engineer, you will:

Support the development and assurance of safety-critical aerospace systems.

Apply SAE ARP4754 and ARP4761 standards to ensure compliance throughout the product lifecycle.

Conduct safety analyses and risk assessments in line with programme requirements.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to identify, evaluate, and mitigate system hazards.

Provide input into safety documentation, reports, and compliance reviews.

Act as a subject matter expert in safety discussions with internal stakeholders and customers.

What We're Looking For

Education & Experience:

Degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline.

Minimum 2 years' experience in System Safety Engineering or a closely related role.

Technical Skills:

Knowledge of aerospace system safety processes, with expertise in SAE ARP4754 and ARP4761.

Experience with safety case development and safety analysis techniques (FTA, FHA, FMEA).

Soft Skills:

Strong communication skills - able to convey technical detail clearly.

Confident in negotiation and influencing stakeholders.

Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced project environment.

What We Offer

A contract role within a globally respected aerospace organisation.

Opportunity to work on high-profile, safety-critical aerospace systems.

Collaborative working environment with exposure to multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Competitive contract rates (dependent on experience).

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK freely. Successful candidates will be required to undergo baseline security clearance

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