Lead/Principal Safety Engineer

Job DescriptionOur client a leading aerospace and security company has an exciting opportunity for Lead/Principal Safety Engineer as part of the Integrated Sensor And Non-Kinetic Effects (ISANKE) and Integrated Communications Systems (ICS) TDP programme.This role would suit a Lead/Principal Safety Engineer who:Is comfortable working across the whole system and able to quickly develop an understanding of complex interactions and dependenciesIs familiar with aircraft level safety regulations and analysisIs motivated to work closely with multi-disciplined teams to get down into the detailIs capable of leading the delivery of system safety artefacts ensuring other teams/systems/aircraft level dependencies are identified and sharedSuccessful applicants will be able to: Providing specialist safety advice to the SDA, to support their authorization of the Product safety, in accordance with Company processes Ensuring that safety activities conducted on the Programme, within the scope of the TDP Systems, follow the plan described in the safety management plan and that the analysis is complete and correct. Identifying and analysing intrinsic hazards, including mitigation to reduce the residual safety risks to an ALARP level for the ISANKE and ICS TDP system Identifying and analysing functional hazards, including mitigation to reduce the residual safety risks to an ALARP level for the ISANKE and ICS TDP system Eliciting ISANKE and ICS TDP safety requirements and flowing these down to the appropriate level Reviewing individual TDP Subsystem System safety analysis and incorporating the outcomes in the integrated ISANKE and ICS analysis. Review aircraft level safety analysis and ensure it aligns with ISANKE and ICS TDP Systems safety analysis Documenting the integrated ISANKE and ICS TDP Systems safety assessment as described in the safety management plan. Presenting a summary of the integrated ISANKE and ICS TDP Systems safety assessment at the ISANKE and ICS TDP Design Reviews. What we need from you: You really must have:Experience of safety analysis of complex systems in a safety-critical industryExperience across a number of engineering life cycle phasesExperience in leading and delivery a safety work package across multiple teamsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsExperience of working with a variety of internal and external stakeholders of varying senioritiesA passion for promoting and improving safety cultureIt would be nice, but not essential, if you had:A relevant STEM degreeExperience with ARP4754B, ARP4761A, RTCA DO-254, or DO-178CExperience with a high degree of design complexity and significant levels of uncertaintyKnowledge of lasers, radar systems, and/or sensors and defensive aids systemsAwareness of Information SecurityInvolvement in cross-industry safety initiatives, such as via the Institute of Engineering & Technology (IET) or Safety-Critical Systems Club (SCSC)Experience with any of the following tools will be a plus:Cameo Systems ModelerIBM DOORSAdelard ASCEIsograph Reliability Work Bench Synergize Consulting is committed to equality and diversity in our workplace. Synergize Consulting provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual's protected status, including race/ethnic origin, colour, nationality, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, gender identity/expression, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, religion or belief, age, disability, or any other protected status or characteristic.

Created: 2025-08-03