Safety System engineer

IBA; Louvain-la-Neuve; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IBA Industrial is seeking a Safety System Engineer to join the Systems Engineering team. You will define safe, compliant architectures, manage requirements and verification, and ensure safety is embedded throughout the lifecycle from concept to certification.

Responsibilities include developing system docs, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and supporting regulatory activities. Travel up to 20% may be required.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and systems-thinking mindset.
• High level of rigor and attention to detail in safety-critical systems.
• Ability to break down complex problems and maintain clear documentation.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer requirements, regulations, and site constraints.
• Design safety system architectures and integration strategies.
• Develop and maintain System Requirements Specifications, Interface Control Documents, architecture dossiers, and traceability matrices.
• Ensure requirements cascade to subsystems and meet safety and operational needs.
• Define verification strategies and demonstrate compliance through testing and evidence.
• Support certification and regulatory activities.
• Collaborate with Software, Test, Product Management, Quality Assurance, and Regulatory Affairs teams.
• Support System Owner on safety topics and maintain system safety during the project lifecycle.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Systems thinking

Documentation

Planning & organization

Education

Master's degree in Engineering

Job description

Mission

IBA Industrial is the world leader in electron-based irradiation solutions for industrial applications. As a

Mission

IBA Industrial is the world leader in electron-based irradiation solutions for industrial applications. As a Safety System Engineer, you will join our Systems Engineering team to design and develop critical safety systems that protect operators and facilities. Acting as the link between customer needs, product requirements, and regulatory constraints, you will define safe and compliant system architectures, manage requirements and verification activities, and ensure that safety is embedded throughout the entire development lifecycle, from concept to certification. The role combines safety-focused system engineering with broader systems engineering activities, such as requirements definition and management, technical documentation, system integration, verification, and testing. This provides the opportunity to develop a broad understanding of the product and to contribute to different phases of the system lifecycle, from concept and detailed design through integration, validation, and certification.

Challenges we trust you with

• Analyze customer requirements, applicable regulations, and site-specific constraints.
• Design safety system architectures and define integration strategies with third-party equipment and systems.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including System Requirements Specifications, Interface Control Documents, architecture dossiers, and traceability matrices.
• Ensure requirements are correctly cascaded to subsystems and that implemented solutions meet the original safety and operational needs.
• Define verification strategies and demonstrate compliance through testing and documented evidence.
• Contribute to certification and regulatory compliance activities.
• Collaborate closely with Software, Test, Product Management, Quality Assurance, and Regulatory Affairs teams.
• Support the System Owner on safety-related topics, contributing to technical consistency throughout the project lifecycle
• Support integration and validation activities while maintaining oversight of system safety performance.

What We Value

• Master's degree in Engineering (Automation, Electronics, Electromechanics, Computer Engineering, or equivalent).
• Minimum 4 years of experience in Systems Engineering, Safety Engineering, Automation, or the development of complex industrial systems.
• Good understanding of systems engineering methodologies, requirements management, and verification activities.
• Experience producing structured technical documentation and maintaining requirement traceability.
• Knowledge of risk assessment, reliability engineering, RAMS, FMEA, or similar safety-oriented methodologies is a strong asset.
• Professional proficiency in English; French is an advantage.

What Will Make You Successful

• Strong analytical and systems-thinking mindset, with the ability to understand the big picture.
• High level of rigor and attention to detail, particularly when dealing with safety-critical systems.
• Ability to break down complex problems, structure work effectively, and maintain clear documentation.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Collaborative attitude, openness to feedback, and ability to work within multidisciplinary teams.
• Awareness of safety, reliability, and human-factor considerations in system design.
• Maturity, accountability, and a strong sense of professional responsibility.

Travel

Occasional travel of up to 20% may be required to support project activities, system integration, and customer interactions.

Life at IBA

At IBA, we value creativity, innovation, and a commitment to excellence. As a certified B Corporation (B Corp), we uphold the highest standards of social and environmental performance.