Safety Engineer – Land Capability

Saab Australia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks paid leave each year

14% Superannuation

Free Income Protection Insurance

Flexible working options

Saab shares matching scheme

MySaab discounts

Job summary

Saab Australia seeks a Safety Engineer - Land Capability to lead safety activities across the capability lifecycle for Defence systems. You will develop safety cases, perform hazard and risk analyses, and ensure safety controls are defined, verified and maintained in development and in-service support.

You will collaborate with Systems Engineering, project teams and Defence stakeholders to identify and mitigate safety risks, delivering mission-ready solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience across the full systems engineering lifecycle with a strong focus on system safety.
• Experience developing and managing hazard analyses, safety assessments and safety cases.
• Ability to apply systems engineering and safety principles to complex defence capabilities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to collaborate with engineering teams, project management and Defence customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead system safety activities across the capability lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain safety plans, processes and workflows.
• Examine safety requirements and ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory needs.
• Lead hazard analyses including PHLs, PHAs and SHAs.
• Conduct safety assessments for design changes and SPRs.
• Develop Safety Assessment Reports and Safety Cases for acceptance and operation.
• Define safety requirements, mitigating controls, verification and traceability.
• Support system safety during development and in-service support.
• Collaborate with systems engineering and project teams to manage safety risks.

Skills

System safety

Hazard analysis

Safety assessments

Safety cases

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

About the role

Join Saab Australia as a Safety Engineer - Land Capability.

Shape safe, mission-ready Land capability for Defence.

We are seeking an experienced Safety Engineer - Land Capability to lead system safety activities across the capability lifecycle, ensuring integrated systems and the Systems Integration Laboratory meet Defence, Saab and legislative safety requirements.

Working closely with Systems Engineering, project teams and Defence stakeholders, you will identify and manage safety risks, undertake hazard and risk analysis, develop safety cases and ensure appropriate safety controls are defined, verified and maintained through development and in-service support.

We work in a fast-paced, demanding, challenging as well as time sensitive environment; we're diverse, global, resilient, adaptable and agile, therefore the ability to solve problems is critical.

Along with satisfaction & rewards that comes with working for a global defence company, you can expect a generous salary, a range of outstanding benefits & an inclusive working environment.

The Role

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain system safety plans, processes, frameworks and workflows.
• Examine system safety requirements and assist in the development, design and integration activities ensuring compliance with contractual, regulatory and technical requirements.
• Lead functional and physical hazard analysis, including Preliminary Hazard Lists, Preliminary Hazard Analyses and System Hazard Analyses.
• Conduct safety assessments for design changes, engineering changes and System Problem Reports (SPRs).
• Develop and maintain Safety Assessment Reports and Safety Cases to support system acceptance and operation.
• Define, manage and maintain safety requirements, mitigating controls, verification and traceability.
• Participate in system safety working groups and provide clear reporting on safety risks and issues.
• Support broader Systems Engineering activities across the development and in-service support lifecycle.
• Work with engineering and project teams to ensure safety risks are effectively identified, mitigated and managed.

About You

You will bring:

• Demonstrated experience across the systems engineering lifecycle, with strong capability in system safety.
• Experience developing and managing hazard analyses, safety assessments and safety cases.
• Ability to apply systems engineering and safety principles to complex Defence capabilities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively with engineering teams, project management and Defence customers

Security & ITAR

• Australian Defence Security Clearance – NV1 is required. Information including past and present nationality and citizenship may be requested to check eligibility for access to materials controlled under various export control regimes, including ITAR.
• Ability to access and work with ITAR-controlled information

This is an opportunity to make a direct contribution to the safety, acceptance and operational readiness of advanced Land capability, working alongside experienced engineering teams and Defence stakeholders.

About Us

Saab Australia is a defence, security and cyber solutions provider, specialising in the development and integration of major defence and security systems. For over 30 years in Australia, we have built a reputation for delivering complex systems integration projects that provide proven and advanced capabilities to keep us ahead of today’s challenges.

From combat, communications, security and underwater systems, to mixed reality, cyber security and deployable health solutions, our extensive portfolio of products and services provide high-technology solutions for defence forces and civil industries across the globe.

Culture And Benefits

We employ over 1000 Australians and are committed to fostering a culture of excellence and enriching the employee experience.

By joining Saab, you'll be a part of a collaborative and supportive organisation, where your professional growth and work-life balance are emphasised. You'll work within an innovative and vibrant workplace, while having the opportunity to develop a long-term, fulfilling career.

As a valued team member of Saab Australia, you'll access a variety of perks and benefits to support you and your family including:

• 6 weeks paid leave each year
• 14% Superannuation
• Free Income Protection Insurance
• Flexible working options
• Access to the Saab shares matching scheme
• Access to MySaab; our online store offering everything from cash back at hundreds of stores to discounts from exclusive partners

For further information about a career at Saab, visit the page adjacent:

https://www.saab.com/markets/australia/careers/saab-life

Saab Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply. We also welcome applications from individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds. Saab Australia is a nationally recognised Veteran Employer of Choice and welcomes the interest of ex-service members, veterans and their families