Senior Flight Safety Engineer

3 weeks ago


Warton Lancashire, United Kingdom BAE Systems Full time £47,683 - £52,426

Senior Performance Engineer

Location: Hybrid Working Options Available

As a Senior Performance Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the airworthiness of our aircraft through independent assurance activities related to design certification and safety evidence. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Acting as the primary airworthiness contact for establishing flight limitations in collaboration with System Design Responsibility teams and external stakeholders.
  • Generating and overseeing Flight Certification documentation, including Military Permits to Fly for Development and Production Aircraft.
  • Facilitating Flight Certification processes for Export Customers.
  • Addressing emergent flight safety concerns for Development aircraft and issuing necessary Flight Safety Procedures.

In this role, you will also contribute to the ongoing enhancement of BAE Systems and Eurofighter's flight certification and design certification methodologies. You will represent airworthiness at project meetings and support interactions with external clients.

Your Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess expertise in:

  • Aircraft Avionic and Mechanical systems design.
  • Aerodynamic disciplines and design configuration control processes.
  • Design certification and airworthiness protocols.
  • Analytical techniques for establishing integrated aircraft-level flight limitations.

Benefits:

You will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • A competitive pension scheme.
  • Enhanced annual leave.
  • Participation in a Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan.

Additional perks include flexible working arrangements, access to an employee assistance program, Cycle2work initiatives, and various employee discounts. You may also qualify for an annual incentive.


Team Overview:

Join a team dedicated to current and future aircraft development, ensuring the type airworthiness of our products and their readiness for service across diverse clients.

We foster an inclusive environment that values diversity and integrity, empowering all team members to reach their full potential. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those currently underrepresented in our industry.

If you require any adjustments during the assessment process due to a disability or health condition, please communicate your needs to your recruiter.



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