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System Safety Engineer
Job description
About the role
Senior Systems Safety Engineer
Location: Bedfordshire (On-site - Monday & Tuesday, with flexibility required for business needs)
Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Security Clearance: SC Clearance required (sole UK nationals only; dual nationality cannot be considered at this time. Candidates may start on BPSS while SC is in progress).
About the Role
Are you a skilled Systems Safety Engineer looking to take the next step in your career?
Key Responsibilities
- Drive safety management processes across key projects from concept through to certification.
- Apply and manage UK MOD safety management frameworks, ensuring strict compliance with defence standards.
- Conduct hazard analysis, risk assessments, and functional safety evaluations.
- Determine Safety Integrity Levels () and demonstrate compliance with international functional safety standards.
- Ensure all systems meet UK, US, and EU safety legislation and regulatory requirements.
Key Skills & Experience Required
- Defence Safety Frameworks: Fully familiar with Def Stan 00-056 and the UK MOD Acquisition (ASEMS).
- Domain Regulations: Sound understanding of Defence Safety Regulations (preferably Defence Land Safety and Environmental Regulations).
- Defence Industry Experience: Proven track record in a safety-associated role within defence or a related high-hazard sector.
- Standards Expertise: Practical knowledge of domain standards such as Def Stan 23-015 (land certification) or weapon system integrations (Def Stan 07-085 / Def Stan 59-114).
- Safety: Hands-on experience with IEC 61508 (or equivalent), including derivation of SILs and demonstrating compliance.
- Legislative Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of relevant UK, US, and EU safety legislation.
Eligibility Requirements
- Nationality: Due to specific security requirements, applicants must be sole UK nationals (dual nationals cannot be accepted).
- Clearance: Must hold, or be eligible to achieve, SC Clearance. Candidates may be onboarded via BPSS clearance while SC is processed.
Why Apply?
- Work/Life Balance: Structured hybrid working pattern with fixed core on-site days (Monday & Tuesday).
- Impactful Work: Work on high-profile defence projects shaping safety-critical engineering solutions.
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Salary: £45,000 - £53,000 per annum
We are seeking a Senior Systems Safety Engineer to join our dedicated engineering team. In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring the safety, compliance, and integrity of complex engineering systems across defence applications.
Competitive Salary: £42,500 - £53,000 depending on experience.
How to Apply
If you meet the requirements above and are ready to contribute to high-integrity engineering projects, apply today with your updated CV!