Avionics Safety Assurance Lead

Thales Group; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm is seeking a Safety Assurance Manager to oversee safety engineering for avionics. Responsibilities include managing safety activities for military and civil projects, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and fostering a strong safety culture. Ideal candidates should have a relevant engineering degree and experience in safety engineering along with strong leadership skills. The role offers flexible working options based in Crawley.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Subsidised restaurant and café

Access to specialized laboratories and resources

Qualifications

• Experienced in safety engineering across all phases of the engineering development lifecycle.
• Familiar with system, electrical, mechanical, and software engineering development principles.
• Knowledge of relevant avionics development and safety standards (e.g., ARP 4754, DO-178C).

Responsibilities

• Support the Safety Authority in delivery and assurance of compliant products.
• Conduct safety management activities associated with Civil and Military approvals.
• Plan, coordinate and assure delivery of safe products and solutions.

Skills

Safety Engineering

System Engineering

Stakeholder Influence

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Bachelor Degree in a Numerate, Scientific or Engineering subject

Job description

A leading aerospace firm is seeking a Safety Assurance Manager to oversee safety engineering for avionics. Responsibilities include managing safety activities for military and civil projects, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and fostering a strong safety culture. Ideal candidates should have a relevant engineering degree and experience in safety engineering along with strong leadership skills. The role offers flexible working options based in Crawley.