Product Manager - Systems Engineer

+6 months + +Hybrid working in Reading

+SC cleared role

+£83 ph

+Inside IR35

We are looking for an experienced Product Manager - Systems Engineer to lead the delivery and evolution of digital engineering capabilities that support the Safety pillar across the enterprise.

This role focuses on enabling model-based safety engineering and embedding Safety into the Digital Thread - replacing document-centric approaches with authoritative models that provide end-to-end traceability from safety objectives and requirements through architecture, analysis, verification, and compliance evidence.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver and continuously improve Safety toolchains (FHA, FMEA/FMECAs, FTA, STPA, safety requirements, safety case tooling, configuration/change control, V&V orchestration)

Define Safety reference architectures and technical baselines

Ensure full Digital Thread integration and traceability across requirements, models, test, and assurance evidence

Establish governance, data standards, and model-based best practices

Engage stakeholders, suppliers, and engineering teams to drive adoption and alignment

Support regulatory compliance (e.g. ARP4754A, ARP4761A, DO-178C/DO-254, IEC 61508, ISO 26262, MIL-STD-882E as applicable)

Essential Experience

Degree in Systems, Safety, Aerospace, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or similar

10+ years' experience in safety-critical, regulated environments (Aerospace/Defence preferred)

Strong understanding of hazard analysis, risk assessment (ALARP), DAL/ASIL, verification & validation, and safety cases

Experience with model-based safety engineering and integrated digital toolchains (e.g. DOORS NG, safety case platforms)

Proven stakeholder, supplier, and delivery management capability

Security clearance (or eligibility) required

This is a key role driving the transformation to model-centric safety engineering within a complex, regulated enterprise environment