Systems Engineer
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driveSystem Safety Engineering activitiesacross the full project lifecycle, focusing on defence, aerospace, or related safety-critical industries. Your expertise will be essential in developing robustSafety Cases , conducting advanced safety analyses, and ensuring adherence to rigorous standards. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects where safety, reliability, and compliance are paramount.Location:Reading or CrawleyOn-site:Hybrid (3 days per week)Seniority:SeniorClearance:Candidates must be eligible and willing to hold SC clearance.Key ResponsibilitiesLeadSystem Safety Engineering activitiesacross the full project lifecycle, in accordance with safety-critical standards.Develop and maintainSafety Cases , ensuring they demonstrateALARP principlesand robust safety arguments.Conduct detailed analyses, includingFault Tree Analysis (FTA), Event Tree Analysis (ETA), Common Cause Failure Analysis, Functional Failure Analysis (FFA), and Failure Modes Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) .MaintainHazard Logsand produceSystem Hazard Analysis Reports , ensuring traceability and completeness.Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to embed safety into system design and development.Supportsafety reviews, audits, and customer assessmentsto demonstrate compliance with relevant standards.Qualifications Required SkillsProven experience inSystem Safety Engineeringwithin a safety-critical and regulated industry (Defence, Aerospace, Rail, Nuclear, or Oil & Gas).Strong understanding ofSafety Case developmentandALARP arguments .Hands-on experience performingFTA, ETA, FMECA, Hazard Analysis , and similar activities.Working knowledge of standards such asEN 50126, EN 50128, EN 50129, IEC 61508, Def Stan 00-056, Def Stan 00-051, ARP4761, DO-178, DO-254 .Excellent communication and documentation skills, with the ability to produce high-quality technical reports.Soft Skills & CollaborationStrong analytical and problem-solving abilities.Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and engage with stakeholders.Proactive approach to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.Leadership skills to guide teams through complex safety engineering challenges.Required QualificationsBachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant engineering field, or relevant technical/military background with equivalent hands-on experience.Desirable SkillsExperience working onDefence safety cases or certification programmes .Knowledge ofsoftware or electronic safety standards (DO-178C, DO-254) .Familiarity withHazard Log management toolsandsafety lifecycle management .Additional Information Why join us?We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.At ALTEN, you'll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.In short you get:A personalised career path and a rewarding management styleA huge diversity of engineering projects and industriesPrivate Medical InsuranceCycle & Tech SchemeEmployee assistance programmeLife insurance & Pension SchemeSocial atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildingsFlexible way of working (role dependent)We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . 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