Engineering & Safety Engineering

At AltaEdge, we provide expert engineering and safety engineering services designed to meet the exacting standards of the UK Government and Ministry of Defence (MOD). Our team delivers assured, evidence-based solutions that enable safe, capable, and compliant systems across Maritime, Land, and Air domains. Whether supporting new capability acquisition or through-life management, we apply rigorous technical and regulatory standards to ensure safety is never compromised.

Defence platforms and infrastructure demand more than functional performance, they must meet critical safety, resilience, and regulatory thresholds throughout their lifecycle. AltaEdge engineers support projects from early concept development through design, build, integration, and operation, ensuring safety and performance are integral at every stage.

Our safety engineering experts produce and maintain Safety Cases, Hazard Logs, and Safety Management Plans in alignment with standards such as Def Stan 00-056, JSP 454, and relevant environmental and human factors guidance. We work closely with platform teams, regulators, and certification bodies to support safety assurance and enable timely acceptance.

We don’t view safety as a compliance hurdle, it’s an enabler of operational capability and a critical element of system credibility. Our approach balances technical assurance with programme pragmatism, enabling timely delivery while protecting users, assets, and reputation.

Our services include:

• System and sub-system safety analysis (FMEA, FTA, HAZOP, SWIFT)
• Platform and equipment safety assessments
• Environmental impact and hazard assessments
• Generation of Safety Cases and safety argument structures
• Integration with Systems Engineering and DLoD frameworks
• Safety input to trials, integration, and acceptance activities

Our goal is to ensure that safety risk is understood, owned, and managed throughout the lifecycle, not simply documented.

AltaEdge brings hands-on engineering and safety experience across a broad spectrum of MOD programmes, including warship platforms, land vehicles, radar and sensor systems, aviation support systems, and infrastructure projects. Our engineers have worked across DE&S, Front Line Commands, and Defence Primes, bringing a clear understanding of operational realities, stakeholder expectations, and regulatory context.

We integrate seamlessly with MOD Integrated Project Teams, support acquisition lifecycle milestones, and contribute to cross-discipline coordination through the DLoDs and Engineering Management Plans. Our familiarity with tools such as eCassandra, GEIA-STD-0010, and DOORS allows us to support digital traceability and assurance across the safety lifecycle.

AltaEdge is an independent delivery partner, providing unbiased technical advice and assurance without supplier conflict. Whether acting as client-side support, independent reviewer, or embedded delivery partner, we maintain focus on your objectives: safety, compliance, and performance.

We tailor our approach to suit the size and complexity of each programme, from discrete assessments for safety-critical modifications, to full-lifecycle support for major platforms and systems.

Modern defence systems are increasingly interconnected, digital, and software-driven. Our safety engineering capabilities are tightly integrated with our systems engineering and cyber teams, allowing us to assess and mitigate emerging risks associated with digital dependencies, autonomy, and cyber threats.

As systems become more complex, our cross-domain expertise helps MOD customers maintain confidence in their safety posture, across both traditional and next-generation capability.

Whether working alongside military users, DE&S sponsors, or Tier 1 suppliers, AltaEdge brings clarity, discipline, and responsiveness to every engagement. We support your delivery teams to maintain safety compliance, pass assurance gates, and ultimately field systems that are safe, effective, and supportable.