Aerospace Consultant

Occam Group

. Work with defence and civil aerospace clients across varied crewed and uncrewed aviation programmes.

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeBristol • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £40,000 - £65,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in aerospace engineering with a focus on systems engineering, safety assurance, and client engagement. Capable of leading technical projects, developing proposals, and ensuring compliance with aerospace regulations and standards.

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Aerospace Engineering DegreeSystems Engineering ActivitiesSafety Assurance ActivitiesTechnical LeadershipAerospace Regulations Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Requirements DevelopmentArchitecture DefinitionModel-Based EngineeringHazard AnalysisFMEAFMECAFault Tree AnalysisRisk ManagementSafety AssessmentsCertification Support

Soft Skills

Customer FocusExcellent Communication SkillsCollaborative Mindset

Tools & Technologies

Airspace IntegrationDigital TwinsEngineering AIUncrewed Aviation SystemsSimulation

Certifications & Qualifications

Chartered StatusProgress Towards Chartership

Industry Keywords

ARP4754AARP4761MAA Regulatory PublicationsDef Stan 00-56SC Security ClearanceDV Security Clearance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with defence and civil aerospace clients across varied crewed and uncrewed aviation programmes.
Apply engineering knowledge and experience to influence the design, operation and maintenance of complex systems.
Contribute to technical delivery, programme support, client engagement and commercial development.
Perform systems engineering activities including requirements development, architecture definition, integration support, V&V planning and model-based engineering.
Conduct safety assurance activities including hazard analysis, FMEA, FMECA, fault tree analysis, risk management, safety assessments, safety cases and certification support.
Provide technical leadership, guide projects, support less experienced colleagues and influence key decisions.
Develop technical proposals and support capture and contracting of new work.
Plan, coordinate and manage project delivery.
Act as a trusted adviser to clients and help organisations deliver safe, robust and compliant solutions.
Apply expertise in priority areas such as airspace integration, MBSE, Counter UAS, propulsion systems, continuing airworthiness, structural integrity, digital twins, simulation, engineering AI, uncrewed aviation systems and autonomy.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A degree or equivalent professional experience in aerospace engineering or a related engineering discipline.
Demonstrable understanding of relevant aerospace regulations and standards, including ARP4754A, ARP4761, MAA Regulatory Publications or Def Stan 00-56.
Customer focus, with the ability to build strong relationships and understand complex client needs.
Awareness of how technical proposals support the successful capture and contracting of new work.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical matters clearly to clients, delivery teams and senior stakeholders.
A collaborative mindset and the desire to contribute to a consultancy with a rapidly increasing footprint and customer base.
Chartered status, or demonstrable progress towards chartership through a professional engineering institution licensed by the UK Engineering Council is desirable.
Previous experience in a consultancy or other client facing delivery environment is desirable.
Current or previous SC or DV security clearance is desirable, but not essential where a candidate can satisfy the stated security vetting requirements.
Must be a UK national.
Must undergo pre-employment screening and satisfy clearance criteria for UK National Security Vetting.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus linked to company and individual performance
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Loyalty Leave
Attractive pension scheme - matched pension contributions, up to 8% from day one
Family Friendly Policies
Private healthcare
Targeted professional development
Life Assurance (4x salary) and Income Protection (75% of salary)
Paid membership fees to a professional institution
Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
EV lease salary sacrifice scheme