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Senior Lead Systems Safety Engineer - Boeing
Software Engineer
Lead the development and execution of systems safety programs for complex defence and aerospace projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and delivering robust safety cases using advanced safety engineering practices.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the creation, maintenance and audit of safety cases for multi‑disciplinary defence programmes.
- Conduct risk assessments, safety analyses and safety assurance activities across the product life cycle.
- Collaborate with engineering, quality and regulatory teams to embed safety into design, development and production.
- Develop and enforce safety management processes, tools and metrics to meet regulatory and customer requirements.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to safety engineering staff and cross‑functional teams.
Requirements
- Extensive experience in systems safety engineering for defence or aerospace projects.
- Deep knowledge of safety standards (e.g., DO-178C, DO-254, ISO 26262, RTCA DO-330).
- Proven ability to develop safety cases, conduct risk assessments and manage safety documentation.
- Strong communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience with safety engineering tools and processes in a regulated environment.