Safety Programs Engineer

Industry: Electric Aviation / Advanced Air Mobility

About:

This role sits within a next-generation electric aircraft programme focused on embedding safety at the core of both product development and operational lifecycle activities.

The organisation is developing and scaling a comprehensive Safety Management System (SMS) and Continued Operational Safety (COS) framework to support certification and long-term operational integrity. This includes integrating safety risk management across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and in-service operations.

The position is suited to engineers who operate comfortably across both technical and operational domains, with a focus on building practical, scalable safety processes. The work involves shaping safety culture, defining frameworks, and ensuring alignment with evolving regulatory expectations in a fast-moving aerospace environment.

Responsibilities:

• Support the development and continuous improvement of Safety Management System (SMS) and Continued Operational Safety (COS) programmes
• Develop and maintain safety documentation including policies, manuals, and process definitions
• Define and implement safety analysis methodologies aligned with industry standards and regulatory guidance
• Lead hazard identification activities, safety risk assessments, and mitigation strategy development across engineering and operational domains
• Support the assessment and triage of in-service safety reports, identifying trends and feeding insights back into development and operational processes
• Contribute to the development and tracking of safety-related corrective action plans
• Define and monitor safety performance metrics, analysing data to identify emerging risks and control effectiveness
• Support regulatory engagement activities, including preparation for oversight and compliance reviews
• Develop and deliver safety training to drive adoption of safety processes and promote a strong safety culture
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and customer support teams
• Act as a subject matter resource for SMS and COS processes, supporting internal teams with best practices

Required Experience &

Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aerospace, Systems Engineering, or related technical discipline
• 5–10 years of experience in aerospace, product safety, or systems engineering environments
• Experience supporting the development and implementation of safety processes or programmes
• Strong understanding of safety risk management principles, including hazard identification and risk assessment
• Experience working cross-functionally across engineering and operational teams
• Ability to document technical processes, develop work instructions, and communicate effectively across diverse stakeholders
• Experience facilitating technical discussions and capturing safety or engineering analyses

Desirable /

Additional Qualifications:

• Direct experience working within a Safety Management System (SMS) in an aerospace environment
• Familiarity with Continued Operational Safety (COS) processes and in-service safety management
• Knowledge of FAA regulatory frameworks including 14 CFR Part 5 and Part 21.3
• Experience with hazard analysis methodologies and safety investigation processes
• Exposure to industry standards such as ARP
  4754A, ARP
  4761, or equivalent safety frameworks
• Experience working with safety reporting systems, in-service data, or corrective action tracking tools
• Background supporting regulatory compliance activities or certification programmes

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