Safety Engineer

Location: Bristol OR Stevenage (3 days per week onsite)

Security: Must hold or be eligible to obtain SC clearance.

Role details:
Our client, a leading company in the Defence and Security sector, is currently seeking a Safety Engineer to join their team in Stevenage or Bristol. This permanent position offers a dynamic working environment with hybrid working options, providing an excellent opportunity to leverage your safety, reliability, and system engineering skills on sophisticated and exciting defence products.

• Optimize safety assurance efforts for technically complex missile systems, balancing safety against performance requirements.
• Analyze system operations and determine the most cost-effective ways to demonstrate hazard mitigation.
• Develop and construct a convincing safety case with appropriate evidence, considering time and budget constraints.
• Use a variety of techniques (Hazard Analysis, Functional Failure Analysis, FTA, etc.) to support safety evaluations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate safety and systems engineering processes.
• Deliver comprehensive Safety Case Reports, including supporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with UK and international safety standards, particularly Def Stan 00-056.
• Contribute to internally funded research projects and safety-focused investigations.
• Apply your knowledge of electronic systems (or other engineering areas) to address associated safety issues.
• Collaborate with customers to ensure their safety requirements are met to their satisfaction.

What We're Looking For:

• A deep understanding of how hazard analysis and safety evaluation processes integrate with the system engineering lifecycle.
• Proven experience in delivering comprehensive Safety Case Reports, along with supporting documentation such as Hazard Analysis, Functional Failure Analysis, and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA).
• Strong knowledge of UK and international safety and systems engineering standards, particularly Def Stan 00-056.
• Familiarity with complex electronic systems and their safety challenges. Experience in other engineering disciplines (e.g., software, design, manufacturing) will also be considered, provided the candidate demonstrates the right skill set.
• A proven track record of working effectively in multidisciplinary and multinational teams, both internally and with customers.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ideally, a degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant engineering discipline.

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Relocation package available for the right candidate
• Opportunities for continued professional development
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• International project work and exposure to advanced defence technologies

Apply now to join our client's expert team in Stevenage or Bristol.