System Safety Engineer – Maritime Defence Shipbuilding

Birdon; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Birdon is seeking a System Safety Engineer to support defence shipbuilding. You will guide system safety requirements, perform risk analyses, and ensure design integrity and regulatory compliance across the lifecycle.

Flexible base locations include Port Macquarie, Sydney, or Perth. You will work with engineers and stakeholders to define safety constraints, assess proposed changes, and produce SARs and safety case documentation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years proven experience in an engineering role within defence or maritime sectors.
• Knowledge of naval vessel design and construction standards and military project documentation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency with design software and simulation tools used in shipbuilding.

Responsibilities

• Guide system safety requirements and ensure integrity and compliance of design solutions.
• Perform hazard analyses and risk assessments across lifecycle activities.
• Apply safety analysis techniques (FTA, ETA, FMEA, HAZOP) to identify risks.
• Develop and execute safety verification, validation plans, and SARs/Safety Case Documentation.
• Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to define safety constraints and changes.

Skills

System Safety

FTA

FMEA

HAZOP

Stakeholder Engagement

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Simulation tools

Job description

Birdon is seeking a System Safety Engineer to support defence shipbuilding. You will guide system safety requirements, perform risk analyses, and ensure design integrity and regulatory compliance across the lifecycle.

Flexible base locations include Port Macquarie, Sydney, or Perth. You will work with engineers and stakeholders to define safety constraints, assess proposed changes, and produce SARs and safety case documentation.