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Principal Safety Engineer
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About The Company
Leonardo is a distinguished global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security, headquartered in Italy with a robust presence across the world. With a workforce of over 53,000 employees worldwide, including approximately 8,500 dedicated professionals across nine UK sites, Leonardo is committed to pioneering innovation and technological advancement. The company’s mission centers on delivering cutting-edge solutions that enhance safety, security, and operational effectiveness for clients across various sectors. Leonardo’s dedication to excellence is reflected in its comprehensive product portfolio, which spans aircraft, helicopters, defense systems, cybersecurity, and more. The organization fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and inclusivity, striving to create a workplace where diverse talents can thrive and contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future of aerospace and defense industries.
About The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Safety Engineer to join Leonardo’s dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in ensuring that our complex systems meet the highest standards of safety and environmental compliance throughout their entire lifecycle. Working within the Company Safety and Environmental Management System, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, clients, partners, and suppliers to analyze risks, influence design decisions, and deliver safe, reliable systems. Your expertise will help shape the safety strategy for innovative projects, contributing to the development of safety cases, performing detailed safety analyses, and supporting incident investigations when necessary. This role offers a unique opportunity to impact the design and deployment of systems operating in some of the most demanding engineering environments, ensuring safety and environmental standards are upheld at every stage.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in safety engineering, with experience analyzing complex systems, preferably within electronics or avionics environments. A degree in engineering, safety, or a related field is essential. Demonstrated expertise in developing Safety Case Reports, conducting hazard analyses, and performing environmental impact assessments is highly desirable. The candidate should have excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across diverse teams and stakeholder groups. Familiarity with safety analysis tools such as CAMEO Systems Modeller, DOORS, Adelard ASCE, Isograph FaultTree+, and Microsoft Office suite will be advantageous. A self-motivated attitude with a passion for continuous learning and professional development is essential for success in this role.
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Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive safety assessments across the full system lifecycle, from initial requirements definition through design, development, manufacturing, integration, testing, delivery, and disposal.
- Perform detailed safety analyses using techniques such as Functional Failure Analysis, Fault Tree Analysis, and system requirements analysis to identify potential risks and influence system architecture and design decisions.
- Carry out Environmental Impact Assessments to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and environmental standards, supporting sustainable practices.
- Develop and refine safety requirements, establishing appropriate verification and validation strategies to ensure system safety.
- Construct robust safety arguments supported by evidence to demonstrate compliance and substantiate safety claims to stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
- Present safety analysis findings to integrated project teams and clients, facilitating informed decision-making and risk management.
- Support incident investigations and observation analyses, providing expert insights to prevent future occurrences.
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to resolve complex technical challenges, ensuring safety considerations are integrated into system solutions.
- Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of the Company Safety Management System, promoting best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Benefits
Leonardo offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, career growth, and work-life balance. Employees enjoy generous leave entitlements, including the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days annually. The company provides a secure future through an award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contributions. Wellbeing is prioritized with free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks promoting inclusion and diversity, such as Enable, Pride, and Ethnicity groups. Performance is rewarded through a bonus scheme available to all employees at management level and below. Leonardo invests in continuous learning, offering free access to over 4,000 online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning. Additional perks include a referral bonus program, flexible benefits spending options up to £500 annually—including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech and lifestyle discounts, and gym memberships—and flexible working arrangements with hybrid options. The company fosters an inclusive environment where employees can thrive professionally and personally.
Equal Opportunity
Leonardo is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace. We believe that a varied workforce fosters innovation, enhances creativity, and leads to better outcomes for our employees and customers. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. If you have any accessibility requirements or need support during the recruitment process, please let us know. We are dedicated to ensuring equal opportunity for all candidates and employees, and we strive to provide a welcoming environment where everyone can succeed.
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