About this role
As a RAMS Engineer, you will join our team to support our activities within the Aerospace sector.
You will play a key role in ensuring aircraft systems meet airworthiness requirements by providing expertise in safety, reliability, and maintainability. Working across both in-service and new development programmes, you will influence system design and support certification through detailed analysis and documentation within a highly regulated environment.
Location: BristolOn Site: 2-3 days per weekClearance: Eligibility for UK Security Clearance Experience Level: Mid- SeniorKey Responsibilities:
Provide RAMS (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability & Safety) support across allocated programmesInfluence system design by delivering safety and reliability recommendationsPerform analyses including FMEA, Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Reliability Predictions, Common Cause Analysis, and Maintainability AnalysisSupport airworthiness certification through safety assessments and documentationProduce RAMS deliverables aligned to customer milestones and programme schedulesConduct risk assessments for safety-critical issuesEngage directly with customers to discuss safety and reliability topicsCollaborate with systems, design, and project teams across multidisciplinary environmentsSupport bid and proposal activities on RAMS-related topics Required Skills:
Strong experience in RAMS engineering within aerospace or safety-critical industriesBackground in electrical, electronic, or aerospace systems (e.g. generators, control systems)Experience performing safety and reliability analyses (FMEA, FTA, etc.)Knowledge of airworthiness and safety standardsAbility to work independently and deliver technical work packagesStrong stakeholder engagement, including customer-facing experienceRequired Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.Experience working within safety-critical or regulated environmentsProven experience in safety, reliability, or systems engineering rolesDesirable Skills:
Familiarity with DO-160, ARP4754, and ARP4761 standardsExperience with power generation or control systems within aerospaceExposure to system safety assessment processesExperience working with multi-disciplinary engineering teams Why join us?
We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.
At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.
Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.
In short you get:
A personalised career path and a rewarding management style A huge diversity of engineering projects and industriesPrivate Medical InsuranceCycle & Tech Scheme Employee assistance programmeLife insurance & Pension SchemeSocial atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildingsFlexible way of working (role dependent)We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.
ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.