Product Safety Engineer | UAS / Unmanned Air Systems
đź“Ť Maidenhead, Berkshire | đź’° Competitive + Benefits |
About the Opportunity
We're a fast-growing, cutting-edge company working at the forefront of unmanned air systems (UAS) development in the UK. Due to continued growth, we're looking for a talented Product Safety Engineer to join our engineering team and play a pivotal role in shaping the safety of next-generation aerial platforms.
You'll report directly to the Chief Engineer and sit at the heart of our engineering lifecycle driving safety integration from concept through to certification.
What You'll Be Doing
* Evaluating aircraft and system/sub-system design safety in support of platform safety certification
* Generating, reviewing and maintaining safety engineering documentation including:
* Zonal Hazard Analysis (ZHA), Preliminary Hazard Lists (PHL) and Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA)
* System/Sub-System Hazard Analysis and Fault Tree Analysis
* Safety Assessment Reports
* Decomposing safety requirements across all product levels
* Validating supplier safety analysis and documentation
* Supporting project teams with Risk Assessments and residual risk management
* Assessing customer deviations for impact on product integrity
* Driving continuous improvement of safety processes and engineering culture
What We're Looking For
Essential:
* Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant STEM discipline
* 3–5 years' experience in a product safety engineering role within aerospace
* Solid knowledge of UAS safety regulations and standards
* Proven ability to engage cross-functional engineering teams on safety matters
* Eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (requires 5 years' UK residency)
Desirable:
* Experience with UAS and/or autonomous systems
* Defence sector background
* Engagement with aviation regulators (e.g. national civil or military airworthiness authorities)
* Model-Based Systems Engineering, Agile/Scrum
* Requirements Engineering, Configuration Management, or Certification experience
What's On Offer
* 9-day fortnight working pattern
* Discretionary bonus scheme
* Share incentive plan
* Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
* Healthcare cash plan (dental, vision, virtual GP, gym discounts)
* Company pension & sick pay
* 20 days annual leave, rising with service
* Cycle to Work scheme, EAP, Mental Health First Aiders
* Free parking, free lunch on Fridays, casual dress
To Apply
Send your CV and a short cover note outlining your relevant experience to the contact in our direct messages / application link.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to building an inclusive team. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout our recruitment process. Due to the nature of our work, candidates will be subject to security and export control checks.