Prismatic Ltd.
System Safety Engineer - Associate (Graduate level)
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Background
Prismatic is a technology development company, specialising in the design, manufacture and delivery of innovative, high value aerospace products and systems. Prismatic is a subsidiary of BAE Systems, led by a technically and commercially focused team. Our cutting-edge systems (such as the high-altitude PHASA-35) have clear commercial value, are developed at pace and address critical customer needs.
As a Systems Safety Engineer (Associate) within the SEIT team, you will work under the guidance of the Systems and Operational Safety Lead Engineer to support the delivery of coherent safety cases for both UAV system design and operation. This is a developmental role where you will learn to provide safety oversight during the evolution of system architectures and the introduction of new capabilities, assisting with build, integration, and testing phases in the UK and other deployed locations. You will be trained in deriving, tracing, and ensuring the compliance of system safety and security requirements.
We are seeking a methodical, detail-oriented graduate who is eager to collaborate across cross-functional disciplines to ensure our systems remain safe, secure, and aligned with customer objectives. This role also offers the opportunity to collaborate across the wider enterprise to support security cases for various other programmes.
This role is an entry level role so academic experience is as relevant as hands-on experience.
Tasks and Accountabilities
- Work with Systems Engineering team in balancing, adapting, and delivering the technical scope of the projects ensuring the systems safety.
- Work with the team to assist in the design of UAV systems working under supervision of technical management with an emphasis on product safety, security, and environmental aspects.
- Conduct aircraft and sub-system level safety analyses to support development of the Operational Safety Case.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to manage safety throughout design and service lifecycle.
- Conduct safety analyses to identify hazards, investigate and define mitigations.
- Conduct security risk assessments in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Support the provision of evidence and compliance documentation required for airworthiness.
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In order to establish a good understanding of the UAV architecture, functions, and behaviours, there is an expectation that this role will also require the following:
- Support to UAV System integration, qualification, and acceptance test activities in accordance with Engineering policies.
- You may be required to undertake modelling and simulation of UAV systems and sub-systems.
Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the business and directed by line management.
Requirements
Essential
- Degree or equivalent experience in Physics, Engineering, or related subject.
- A basic understanding of Systems Engineering and System Safety via real life or academic experience.
- Comprehension of the engineering life cycle of a product or system.
- A basic understanding in Requirements and Acceptance Management.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a delivery-focussed team, with an understanding of the balance between specification and delivery.
- Hands-on involvement in novel R&D programs, preferably in advanced or ‘cutting-edge’ technologies gained via real life or academic experiences.
- Familiarity with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and their systems.
- Basic understanding/ experience in modelling, simulation, and analysis using Python or other high-level programming languages.
- Basic experience with requirements management tools and handling acceptance evidence.
- Knowledge of avionics, flight control, or energy management systems and their integration into complex platforms.
- Experience in building and testing complex systems, such as vehicles, robots, or other multi-disciplinary engineering platforms.
- An understanding/ awareness of Modelling and simulation in the MathWorks environment, e.g., MATLAB, Simulink, etc.
- Familiarity with Aerospace safety standards, including ARP4761, ARP4754, DO-178, and DO-254.
- Experience/ understanding of system safety analyses such as Functional Hazard Analysis and Fault Tree Analysis.
- Experience/ understanding/ awareness of cyber security risk assessments.
What We Offer
We’re proud to offer a competitive package and a range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing, including:
- Location: Alton (Hampshire), UK.
- Contract: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week (excluding breaks). Hybrid working (where applicable), giving you the flexibility to balance time between home and our offices (norm is 3 days a week).
- Salary: £28,000-£34,000 – dependent on experience.
- Bonus: Non-contractual company performance-related bonus.
- Pension: 10% company contribution, plus salary exchange options for AVCs.
- Green Benefits: Access to our Green Car/EV scheme via salary exchange.
- Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays (rising to 28 days after 3 years’ service).
- Employee Schemes: Eligibility for the BAE Systems Share Incentive Scheme, Company Performance Free Share awards, Cycle to Work scheme, and a Halfords Trade Discount Card.
- Community & Culture: Social and employee engagement activities through our Prismatic Pulse group.
- Wellbeing: Access to Occupational Health support, including an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
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How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV and a covering email to jobs@prismaticltd.co.uk. In your application, please confirm:
- That you have the right to work in the UK and can commute to the job’s location of work.
- That you have been a UK resident for at least 5 years and can meet any required background checks (or security clearance requirements where applicable).
- Your salary expectations for the role.
- Your availability or current notice period.
Inclusion
We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences strengthens our team and is vital to the work we do.
Proud to Support the Armed Forces Community
We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and holders of the Bronze Award, demonstrating our commitment to supporting those who serve and have served.
We recognise that the discipline, teamwork, problem-solving skills, and resilience gained through military life are a huge asset to our organisation. That’s why we actively encourage applications from veterans, reservists, and the partners and families of those serving. If you’ve served in any capacity, or supported someone who has, we’d love to hear from you.
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