This programme has been designed to support people who have had a career break or are trying to transfer their skills in to a new sector or one they used to work in. We know that any gap in work experience or a move away from a sector or skill set makes it very hard to return or join through standard recruitment channels.

The roles in this programme tend to run on a 12 week work placement with a view to securing a permanent role at the end of that period. Although it’s not guaranteed, 96% of our candidates who join the programme go on to secure permanent roles with their host organisation.

As a candidate working with STEM Returners you have access to free CV writing and Interview coaching and if you are successful in securing the role you’ll get access to coaching and mentoring programme to help you thrive in the role.

If you meet the criteria for this role but are unsure if you are eligible for the programme, we encourage you to make an application.

The Safety Engineers (WSE Safety) are responsible, for the delivery of through life safety activities (design safety  certification and in-service safety) at a Weapon Platform level throughout ELC Phases 1 to 8 and in support of Typhoon NETMA / National / Export and Tornado Panavia / Export contracts.

A highly self-motivated individual, your excellent communications skills will be put to good use in this challenging role. Additionally, you will be used to addressing challenging and complex problems and product issues, possess well developed problem solving abilities and working to demanding and challenging timescales.

The nature of the role will ensure that you are exposed to safety across the complete scope of the Airborne Weapon Platform design, from equipment design, System / Sub-System design to integration of Systems-of-Systems. The role will also include integration with the Manufacturing, Production / Build, Support Products and Operational lines of business.

Typically, the role includes :

• Evaluation of aircraft and system / sub-system design safety in support of platform safety certification throughout ELC Phases 1 to 6
• Generating, updating and reviewing Aircraft, System and Sub-System System Safety Assessment Reports in support of the certification process or provision of inputs to partner companies
• Generating, updating and reviewing Aircraft Zonal Hazard Analysis Reports (ZHAs) in support of the certification process or provision of inputs to partner companies
• Maintenance and update of the Platform hazard logs
• Review of platform certification evidence (inc. associated qualification evidence) and generating safety certification arguments / justifications to assert that the Platform design is acceptability safe in support of the certification process, throughout ELC Phases 1 to 6
• Ensuring safety engineering evidence supports acceptable Safety Certification of the product design
• Ensuring that Certification evidence supports achievement of an acceptable level of product design safety wrt Design Airworthiness requirements and identified hazards
• Assistance to Platform engineering and systems engineering teams with producing, throughout ELC Phases 1 to 6

Your skills and qualifications:

• Previous knowledge in Aerospace / Aeronautical Engineering, Systems or Mechanical engineering and Safety Engineering in a Military Airborne Platform design environment would be beneficial, but not essential as this role is seen as a development opportunity.
• An ideal candidate would be self-motivated and analytical with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Good problem solving skills are essential.
• You will have a HND/HNC/Degree or equivalent in Aerospace / Aeronautical Engineering, Aircraft Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering, or some other comparable Engineering discipline. Alternatively, relevant experience may be considered in lieu of qualifications.

What we’re looking for in you:

• Confident communication skills that will enable you to engage with other teams internal and external to the business, directly with Customers and Suppliers
• Ability to work as part of a team, but to also take the initiative on solving problems and delivering solutions
• Well-developed analytical / problem solving skills
• Characteristics lending themselves to attention to detail and delivery of quality
• Characteristics lending themselves to attention to task management and schedule adherence
• Exhibits a positive attitude and is motivational in everything that the do
• Focused on reflecting on performance / sharing experiences aimed at developing others and delivering continuous personal and business improvement
• Focused on personal development, with the aim of building effective knowledge and experience

Security Clearance requirements:

Eligibility for SC level security clearance is required – To be eligible for clearance you need to be a British National and have lived in the UK for the past 5 years with no breaks. Other Nationalities may also be considered, but 5 + years living in the UK is essential.

Location:

Warton