- Role: System Safety Engineer / Safety Engineer
- Location: Bristol or Milton Keynes or Yoevil| Hybrid
- Role Type: Contract | 6 month's ongoing
- Salary: up to £60 an hour, depending on experience
- Job Title: System Safety Engineer / Safety Engineer
Our client invites applications for the position of System Safety Engineer / Safety Engineer, based in Yeovil, Bristol, or Milton Keynes. This opportunity is available as either a Full-Time or Part-Time role, with hybrid working arrangements.
Position Overview:
As an integral member of our client's team, the System Safety Engineer will collaborate closely with the Systems Safety and Environmental Engineering Manager and report directly to the E-7 Wedgetail Lead Safety Engineer. The primary focus will be on undertaking development and in-service System Safety activities to support the UK MOD customer and the UK and US-based suppliers of the Wedgetail weapon system Airborne Mission Segment (AMS).
Key Responsibilities:
- Development of Operational, Product, and System Safety artefacts and associated documentation in compliance with Defence Standard 00-056 for the E-7 programme.
- Ensuring effective Hazard Identification and Analysis, including the generation of Hazard Logs and Programmable Element Safety Assessment.
- Chairing System Safety Working Groups and actively participating in customer safety meetings.
- Identifying, supervising, and implementing risk management strategies and supporting the development of mitigation plans.
- Applying appropriate safety legislation and regulations and supporting the ongoing development and enhancement of safety processes.
- Some travel within the UK, and possibly the US, may be required.
Preferred Skills, Qualifications & Experience:
- A degree in Engineering or equivalent qualification, coupled with formal system safety training.
- Demonstrated experience in leading and developing Safety Assessments for aircraft training and associated synthetic training systems.
- Previous industry experience in Military Air environment Safety Engineering, with a strong understanding of Def Stan 00-056.
- Proficiency in safety tools such as CASSANDRA, BowTieXP, Adelard Assurance, and Safety Case Environment.
- Excellent communication skills, technical proficiency, and project management capabilities are essential.
- Diplomatic yet assertive approach, with the ability to engage effectively with UK MOD customers, suppliers, and Boeing counterparts.
- Familiarity with UK military aircraft platforms and systems would be advantageous.
- Completion or pursuit of a postgraduate qualification in System Safety Engineering is highly desirable.
Work Authorisation:
- This position is open to locally hired candidates with the legal right to work in the UK. Our client will not seek immigration or labour sponsorship for applicants.
Security Clearance:
- Applicants must be eligible to obtain UK security clearance, which requires UK Citizenship.