Safety System engineer

IBA Worldwide; Louvain-la-Neuve; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IBA Industrial in Louvain-la-Neuve is seeking a Safety System Engineer to design and develop critical safety systems ensuring operator and facility protection. You will bridge customer needs, product requirements, and regulatory constraints throughout the development lifecycle.

You will define safe architectures, manage requirements and verification activities, and collaborate with Software, Test, Product Management, Quality Assurance, and Regulatory Affairs teams to ensure safety is embedded

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering (Automation, Electronics, Electromechanics, Computer Engineering, or equivalent)
• Minimum 4 years of experience in Systems Engineering, Safety Engineering, Automation, or 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, RAMS, FMEA, or similar safety-oriented methodologies is a strong asset
• Professional proficiency in English; French is an advantage

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Analytical thinking

Systems engineering

Safety engineering

Documentation

Requirements management

Regulatory compliance

English proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

RAMS

FMEA

System integration

Job description

Safety System engineer

Requisition ID: 4596

Location: Louvain-la-Neuve, BE

Work regime: Full-Time

Kind of contract: Open Ended Contract

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. If you’re ready to embark on a journey where your skills and ideas can truly make an impact, Let’s shape the future of technology together!