Job statistics for Product Safety Engineer
- Days open
- 35 days
- Estimated salary
- $88,000
- Based on Mid-level seniority, the Aerospace & defense industry and United Kingdom market rates.
Technologies usedNone named
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Current safety teamNot tracked yet
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Median tenure at company4.8 years
Median time employees have been at Experis UK, from its LinkedIn company page (as of 2026-09).
Product Safety Engineer
Job description
Product Safety Engineer – Defence Prime | Bristol (3 Days Onsite)
Join a leading UK Defence Prime delivering some of the most complex and safety‑critical engineering programmes in the industry.
We’re looking for an experienced Product Safety Engineer to help ensure the safe delivery of advanced defence systems used in real‑world operational environments.
🧭 What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll play a key role in supporting the safety lifecycle across a range of cutting‑edge defence projects, including:
- Developing and maintaining Product Safety Management Plans
- Conducting hazard identification, FMECA, FHA, FTA and other safety analyses
- Producing and reviewing Safety Cases and technical justification
- Working closely with engineering teams to ensure designs meet applicable safety standards
- Supporting compliance activities across the development and verification process
- Engaging with stakeholders, certifiers, and customers on safety matters
This is a chance to influence the safety of complex, high‑value, mission‑critical systems.
🌟 Why This Role Stands Out
- Work for a major UK defence organisation with industry‑leading engineering teams
- Hybrid working: 3 days onsite in Bristol, 2 days from home
- Highly varied safety projects across land, air, maritime and
- Long‑term career growth, chartership pathways & technical leadership opportunities
🛠️ What We’re Looking For
- Experience in Product Safety Engineering within defence, aerospace, or similarly regulated domains
- Knowledge of standards such as DEF-STAN 00‑056, IEC 61508, ARP 4761, or equivalents
- Strong analytical mindset with experience in safety analysis techniques
- Ability to develop and maintain safety documentation and assurance evidence
- Confident communicator able to work with multidisciplinary engineering teams
- UK nationality required due to project security requirements
Pay and benefits
Competitive salary + defence‑grade benefits package
Legal and equal opportunity notices
This role is based in Bristol, with a hybrid setup requiring 3 days per week onsite with highly skilled systems, hardware, software, and programme teams.