Founding Systems & Safety Engineer — Equity & Impact

Flyer Ai; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering aerospace startup near Salisbury is seeking a Founding Engineer for Systems and Safety Engineering. You will own the design, manage requirements, and lead safety processes for a complex robotic aircraft. The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge of systems engineering principles and an aeronautical engineering background. This role promises significant equity and the chance to make an immediate impact in the team culture.

Benefits

Significant equity stake

Immediate impact on engineering culture

Unlimited paid time off

Competitive salary with potential uplift

Qualifications

• Passionate, driven, and enthusiastic team member.
• Ability to implement lightweight yet robust systems engineering processes.
• Capable of comprehensive analysis and spotting single points of failure.

Responsibilities

• Capture and manage system requirements.
• Make critical hardware selection decisions.
• Support generation of Operational Authorisation from the CAA.
• Lead safety assessment process based on ARP4761.

Skills

Deep knowledge of systems engineering principles

Structured yet Agile implementation

Detail-obsessed mindset

Intuitive problem-solving skills

Knowledge of ARP 4761 and CAA regulations

Aeronautical engineering background

Experience in flight testing of piloted or UAV systems

Familiarity with UAV flight controllers and firmware

Job description

A pioneering aerospace startup near Salisbury is seeking a Founding Engineer for Systems and Safety Engineering. You will own the design, manage requirements, and lead safety processes for a complex robotic aircraft. The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge of systems engineering principles and an aeronautical engineering background. This role promises significant equity and the chance to make an immediate impact in the team culture.