Iain Henderson
About Iain Henderson
Iain Henderson is a Senior RAMS Engineer at Ultra Electronics, where he has worked since 2012. He has extensive experience in safety assessment and system verification, with a background in electrical and electronics engineering.
Work at Ultra Electronics Group
Iain Henderson has served as a Senior RAMS Engineer at Ultra Electronics since 2012. In this role, he develops safety processes and manages the Safety Lifecycle for both air and land projects. He utilizes a wide range of Safety Assessment and System Verification tools and methodologies to ensure the safe design and function of safety-critical systems. His extensive experience in RAMS (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, and Safety) engineering contributes to the effectiveness of Ultra Electronics' projects.
Education and Expertise
Iain Henderson has a diverse educational background in engineering and safety assessment. He studied Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Trident Business and Technology Centre, achieving an HNC from 2006 to 2007. He also completed the ESA Inspectors Course in PCB Inspection at the University of Portsmouth in 2010. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics and Statistics from The Open University, which he obtained between 2011 and 2016. His education includes specialized training in Weapons, Release Systems, and Ejection Seats at RAF Cosford, where he earned an OND in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Ultra Electronics, Iain Henderson held several positions that contributed to his expertise in RAMS engineering. He worked at GE Aviation as the Lead RAMS Engineer and Deputy of the Avionic Safety Programme Management Team from 2011 to 2012. Prior to that, he was a Principal RAMS Engineer and Product Assurance Specialist at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory from 2005 to 2011. His roles in these organizations provided him with a solid foundation in safety-critical systems and project management.
Background in Safety Assessment
Iain Henderson has been involved in ensuring the safe design and function of safety-critical aircraft and land systems since 2012. His work focuses on the development and implementation of safety processes, which are essential for managing the Safety Lifecycle of projects. His background includes extensive training in system safety assessment, highlighted by his MSC module completion at the University of York in 2011. This experience underpins his current responsibilities at Ultra Electronics.