Lead Safety Engineer
LeonardoCity of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom • Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Posted February 9, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security, with 53,000 employees worldwide.
Job Description
Lead Safety Engineer position at Leonardo, responsible for shaping safety governance of complex engineering programmes, influencing product safety strategy, and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
- Demonstrable experience analysing complex systems from a Product Safety and Product Environmental Impact Management perspective
- Experience applying safety tools and techniques within Electronics or Avionics disciplines
- Knowledge of electronic testing standards and compliance requirements
- Experience in Integration, Test, Evaluation and Acceptance processes
- Experience of verification and testing aligned to ARP4754 or equivalent standards
Benefits
- Generous leave with up to 12 additional flexi-days each year
- Award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution
- Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks
- Bonus scheme for employees at management level and below
- Free access to online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning
- Referral programme with financial reward
- Flexible benefits package including private healthcare, dental, family cover, and more
