At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape the safety of next-gen aerospace and defence technologies as a Principal Safety Engineer.
- Company: Join Leonardo, a leader in aerospace innovation with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, mental health support, and access to 4,000+ online courses.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team dedicated to innovation and global safety.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on mission-critical systems and advance your career in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in safety engineering and knowledge of safety analysis techniques required.
Join us in shaping the safety of next-generation aerospace and defence technologies. Are you an experienced Safety Engineer looking to influence the design and delivery of complex, mission-critical systems? At Leonardo, you'll work on advanced aerospace, avionics and defence programmes, ensuring safety is designed into innovative technology from concept through to operational deployment.
As a Principal Safety Engineer, you'll play a key role in shaping engineering decisions, reducing risk and developing the safety evidence that supports some of the UK's most advanced capabilities. Working as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, you'll collaborate with Systems, Software and Hardware Engineers, customers and suppliers to deliver safe, reliable products that perform in some of the world's most demanding environments.
Your impact
- Use your expertise to influence the design and development of complex systems throughout the entire product lifecycle.
- Lead safety assessments from Hazard Identification through to the delivery of Safety Case Reports.
- Apply safety analysis techniques such as Functional Failure Analysis (FFA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) and system requirements analysis.
- Influence system architecture and design decisions by identifying and managing technical risk.
- Develop safety requirements and define effective verification and validation approaches.
- Produce robust safety arguments and evidence to demonstrate compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
- Present technical safety findings to customers, stakeholders and Integrated Project Teams.
- Support investigations relating to safety incidents, observations and lessons learned.
- Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to solve complex technical challenges.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of Leonardo's Safety & Environmental Management System.
Essential experience
- Experience delivering safety engineering activities on complex systems.
- Knowledge of safety analysis techniques such as Hazard Analysis, FFA, FMECA, FTA or similar methodologies.
- Experience developing Safety Case Reports and supporting evidence.
- The ability to work collaboratively across multiple engineering disciplines.
- Aerospace, avionics, defence or other regulated engineering environments.
- IBM DOORS, Azure DevOps.
- Systems Engineering methodologies.
- Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we're here to help you thrive.
Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity.
Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
Spend up to 500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.
At Leonardo, we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace.
Principal Safety Engineer - Software Safety in Luton employer: Leonardo DRS
Leonardo is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation meets collaboration. As a Campaign Manager, you'll thrive in a culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth, supported by comprehensive benefits including an award-winning pension scheme and access to over 4,000 online courses. With flexible working options and a commitment to inclusion, Leonardo empowers you to make a meaningful impact in the defence and aerospace sector while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance.
