Job Description
Systems Engineer
+6 months +
+Hybrid working in Reading
+SC cleared role
+£83 ph
+Inside IR35
We are looking for an experienced Systems Engineer to lead the delivery and evolution of digital engineering capabilities that support the Safety pillar across the enterprise.
This role focuses on enabling model-based safety engineering and embedding Safety into the Digital Thread - replacing document-centric approaches with authoritative models that provide end-to-end traceability from safety objectives and requirements through architecture, analysis, verification, and compliance evidence.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver and continuously improve Safety toolchains (FHA, FMEA/FMECAs, FTA, STPA, safety requirements, safety case tooling, configuration/change control, V&V orchestration)
Define Safety reference architectures and technical baselines
Ensure full Digital Thread integration and traceability across requirements, models, test, and assurance evidence
Establish governance, data standards, and model-based best practices
Engage stakeholders, suppliers, and engineering teams to drive adoption and alignment
Support regulatory compliance (e.g. ARP4754A, ARP4761A, DO-178C/DO-254, IEC 61508, ISO 26262, MIL-STD-882E as applicable)
Essential Experience
Degree in Systems, Safety, Aerospace, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or similar
10+ years' experience in safety-critical, regulated environments (Aerospace/Defence preferred)
Strong understanding of hazard analysis, risk assessment (ALARP), DAL/ASIL, verification & validation, and safety cases
Experience with model-based safety engineering and integrated digital toolchains (e.g. DOORS NG, safety case platforms)
Proven stakeholder, supplier, and delivery management capability
Security clearance (or eligibility) required
This is a key role driving the transformation to model-centric safety engineering within a complex, regulated enterprise environment