Systems Safety Engineer

Location: Bristol (Hybrid working, office attendance once per week)
Salary: Up to 65K per annum (Senior Level)
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Benefits:

• Pension Scheme (5% employer contribution)
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Healthcare insurance
• Performance-based bonuses
• Salary sacrifice for electric car or bicycle
• Eligibility for long weekends (if 75 hours worked in 2 weeks)
• Team nights out every quarter

About Infinity:
Infinity is a Systems and Safety Engineering Consultancy that excels in delivering complex engineering projects across a range of sectors. With a core specialisation in avionics and defence, Infinity is a growing organisation renowned for its exceptional company culture. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking company with exciting projects and a collaborative, dynamic work environment.

Why Join Infinity?

• Be part of a growing organisation with exciting projects for major clients.
• Opportunity to contribute to and benefit from an excellent company culture.
• Room to learn, develop, and grow within the field.

Role Overview:
Infinity is looking for a talented Systems Safety Engineer to join their team, focusing on critical defence and avionics projects. In this role, you will work alongside prime defence contractors and the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to ensure the safety and compliance of systems within high-stakes environments. You will be responsible for preparing system definitions, safety plans, and applying rigorous safety protocols to ensure project success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work on defence and avionics projects, primarily for prime contractors and MoD.
• Prepare system definitions, safety plans, and ensure the application of safety protocols.
• Perform fault tree analysis to assess potential risks and identify mitigation strategies.
• Review design changes and ensure they meet safety standards and requirements.
• Maintain and update safety documentation, ensuring all technical and regulatory standards are met.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to drive safety best practices.

Essential Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Safety Systems Engineer, ideally within the defence or avionics sectors.
• Strong background in fault tree analysis.
• Knowledge of weapons systems and associated safety protocols.
• Familiarity with ARP 4761 (Aerospace Recommended Practice for Safety Assessment).
• Degree-level qualification in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Ability to prepare, maintain, and review comprehensive safety documentation.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify and address safety concerns.

Desirable Skills:

• Chartered Engineer status (or working towards).

Interview Process:
The interview process will consist of two stages, allowing us to assess your skills and fit within the team.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you are passionate about safety engineering and are ready to take on exciting challenges in the defence and avionics sectors, we would love to hear from you.

*SC eligibility is an essential to apply for this role.*