Safety Engineer

Job Title: Safety Engineer

Overview:

An opportunity to join a leading defence organisation as a Safety Engineer, contributing to the safety assurance of complex weapon systems. This role involves working across multi-disciplinary teams to deliver safety analyses and documentation that support integration onto domestic and export platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain Safety Case Reports, Safety Management Plans, and hazard analyses.
• Lead safety activities in collaboration with internal teams and external authorities.
• Conduct hazard identification exercises (HAZOP, SWIFT) and risk assessments (FTA, ETA).
• Support safety panels and certification processes.
• Ensure compliance with standards such as DEF-STAN 00-056, IEC 61508, DO-178C, and DO-254.

Essential Skills:

• Strong background in safety engineering within defence or aerospace.
• Experience in electronic engineering (degree/HND level or equivalent).
• Familiarity with system engineering and safety integration.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Knowledge of safety standards and ability to construct safety arguments.

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