Lead System Safety Engineer ️ Cheltenham Hybrid £50,000 - £65,000 Car allowance Bonus 10% / Highly Competitive Pension Our client is looking to hire an experienced System Safety Engineer with a focus for aviation safety. The ideal candidate will be able to lead system safety assessments for cutting-edge Avionics and Power products. What You’ll Do: Lead and execute system safety assessments across diverse projects. Conduct detailed safety analyses, including Fault Tree and Common Mode Analysis. Develop safety requirements to influence design improvements. Mentor and guide team members while promoting a strong safety culture. Present to senior stakeholders and contribute to strategic decision-making. Essential Experience: Engineering degree or equivalent experience. Expertise in aviation safety, with knowledge of civil certification requirements (e.g., 14CFR-25, CS-25). Experience with safety analysis techniques (SAE ARP4761, MIL-STD-882, DEF STAN 00-56). Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. Desirable Skills: Knowledge of ARP 4754, DO-178B/C, DO-254. Experience in reliability analysis (FMEA, predictions). Familiarity with regulatory compliance processes. This role will play a crucial part in developing key strategies and growing the safety teams capabilities with open career progression opportunities.