Senior Systems Safety Engineer – UAS & Avionics

Stark Defence; Swindon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A defence technology company is seeking a Systems Safety Lead in Swindon. The role requires significant industry experience in systems engineering, focusing on safety for unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Candidates should have a degree in a relevant engineering discipline and demonstrate strong skills in integrating complex systems. Responsibilities include leading safety analysis, working with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Willingness to travel within Europe is required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Systems, Aerospace, Electrical or a closely related Engineering discipline.
• Significant experience in systems engineering and system safety responsibility on UAV or complex systems.
• Strong experience integrating complex systems including power systems and sensors.

Responsibilities

• Lead as the system safety lead for UAS product development.
• Work within multidisciplinary teams across UAS design and integration.
• Establish and execute the system safety program, leading hazard analyses.

Skills

Systems engineering

Safety analysis

Integration of complex systems

Requirements management

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Degree in Systems, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

IBM DOORS

Job description

A defence technology company is seeking a Systems Safety Lead in Swindon. The role requires significant industry experience in systems engineering, focusing on safety for unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Candidates should have a degree in a relevant engineering discipline and demonstrate strong skills in integrating complex systems. Responsibilities include leading safety analysis, working with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Willingness to travel within Europe is required.