Senior Systems Safety Engineer - eVTOL & Flight Controls

Methodfi; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in the UK is seeking an Aircraft Safety Engineer to deliver safety assessments and collaborate closely with design and compliance teams. The candidate should have a degree in Aerospace or a related field and experience with safety-critical systems. Responsibilities include performing assessments, defining safety requirements, and contributing to safety documentation. The role offers an opportunity to work with a pioneering team in the electric aviation sector.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company performance-based bonus

Company Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Degree or higher qualification in Aerospace, Mechanical, or a related field.
• Experience designing or developing safety-critical systems.
• Strong track record in performing aircraft or system-level safety assessments.

Responsibilities

• Perform safety assessments for flight control, actuation, and battery systems.
• Contribute to certification planning activities related to safety.
• Collaborate to embed safety considerations in product development.

Skills

Safety-critical systems design

Collaboration

Communication skills

Safety analysis techniques

Proficiency in ARP4754A/B and ARP4761/A

Education

Degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Fault Tree Analysis

STPA

Reliability analysis

Job description

A leading aerospace company in the UK is seeking an Aircraft Safety Engineer to deliver safety assessments and collaborate closely with design and compliance teams. The candidate should have a degree in Aerospace or a related field and experience with safety-critical systems. Responsibilities include performing assessments, defining safety requirements, and contributing to safety documentation. The role offers an opportunity to work with a pioneering team in the electric aviation sector.