Systems Safety Engineer
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£52,400
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2126 (68% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £52,400, and Cambridge Aerospace is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
Worth checking: this could also be SOC 3582 (Health and safety managers and officers), which is not on the eligible-occupation list. Ask Cambridge Aerospace what the duties actually are.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2126 Aerospace engineers Most likely code | £36,700 | £41,900 | £47,200 | £52,400 |
2129 Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified Also possible | £33,400 | £36,900 | £41,500 | £46,100 |
3582 Health and safety managers and officers Also possible | £33,400 | £42,500 | £42,500 | £42,500 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Systems Safety Engineer to provide safety engineering leadership across the development of aerospace and defence systems, with a particular focus on safety case ownership and certification support. This role will ensure that hazards are identified early, risks are assessed and managed, and the evidence required to demonstrate safe operation and regulatory compliance is developed throughout the lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Own system safety cases, ensuring they are developed, maintained and supported by robust engineering evidence.
- Plan and conduct safety analyses such as hazard identification, functional hazard assessment, fault tree analysis and risk assessment.
- Work with design and systems teams to ensure safety requirements and mitigations are appropriately captured and implemented.
- Support certification and assurance activities by generating safety artefacts, compliance evidence and responses to technical queries.
- Participate in design reviews, change assessments and verification activities to ensure safety implications are understood and managed.
- Contribute to the definition of safety processes, procedures and best practice within projects and the wider engineering function.
- Support delivery in airborne systems and defence environments, engaging confidently with customers, regulators and internal stakeholders.
Requirements
- Experience in systems safety engineering within aerospace, defence or other safety-critical sectors.
- Practical experience of safety case development, hazard analysis techniques and risk management methods.
- Understanding of certification, airworthiness or broader assurance expectations within regulated environments.
- Ability to communicate clearly, challenge constructively and influence technical decisions using evidence.
- Degree in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline, or equivalent experience.
Preferred Qualifications/Experience
- Experience in fast-paced R&D or startup environments, with rapid prototype iteration times
- Experience in delivery of airborne systems within the defence industry would be highly advantageous.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation and stock options
- Private Medical & Dental
- Cycle to work scheme
- Lunchtime catering on site
About Us
The mission of Cambridge Aerospace is to eliminate the risk of existential war in Europe. That risk comes from the air – low-cost drones and cruise missiles now manufactured in colossal volumes by our adversaries, ballistic missiles capable of ending the world as we know it, and a new generation of hypersonic weapons that evade every existing defence.
We’re building low-cost interceptors that defeat these threats, and the surveillance systems to detect and target them – at a cost taxpayers can afford, at the pace the threat demands, and with sovereign supply chains that assure delivery.
We have immense backing from the world’s best venture funds. We’re one of the fastest growing defence technology companies in history. And we’re hiring the best engineers to prosecute the mission.
If you are in the top 1%, willing to work harder than you ever have, build technology better than anyone else, and contribute to the defining challenge of our time, now is the time to join us.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Cambridge Aerospace, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Aerospace engineers (SOC 2126) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay- Median £52,468
- Going rate £52,400
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £36,700–47,200
ONS publishes no quartiles for this occupation, so the shaded band is a rough guide.
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Cambridge Aerospace holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2126 going rate of £52,400. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.