Maritime Systems Safety Group Lead

MBDA S.A.S.; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 73.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Company bonus up to 21%

Pension up to 14%

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave

Gym/wellbeing benefits

Zusammenfassung

MBDA is seeking a Maritime Safety Group Lead to manage safety engineering outputs across multiple Weapon System projects. You will develop about 10 safety engineers and balance hands-on technical work with people leadership in a dynamic, matrix environment.

You will generate Hazard Analyses, Safety Case Reports and safety evidence, ensuring compliance with UK and international standards, while collaborating with design engineers and customers to deliver high-quality safety assurances.

Qualifikationen

• Experience delivering Hazard Analyses, Safety Case Reports and associated safety outputs.
• Proven track record leading multi-disciplinary teams across weapon-system projects.
• Strong understanding of safety evaluation processes integrated with systems engineering.

Aufgaben

• Lead the delivery of safety outputs across multiple Weapon System projects.
• Mentor and develop ~10 safety engineers across varying levels of experience.
• Ensure on-time, on-cost and on-quality delivery of safety artifacts.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Hazard analysis

Safety case development

Systems engineering

Project/people management

Stakeholder communication

UK/International safety standards

Ausbildung

Degree or equivalent

Tools

FTA

Def Stan 00-056

Jobbeschreibung

This is an excellent opportunity to join the Safety and Reliability Engineering Department as we build our team, our processes and our capabilities to respond to current and future product design and assurance needs that embrace rapid development and digital transformation. A vacancy is available for a Maritime Safety Group Lead to manage the delivery of safety engineering outputs across multiple Weapon System projects. You will be responsible for developing approximately 10 safety engineers with varying levels of experience to ensure project deliveries are achieved on-time, on-cost and on-quality. Supported by other Group Leads, Technical Experts and a Maritime Safety Technical Specialist this role requires a strong systems safety certification background to diversify, challenge, and complement the existing team structure. Working within a matrix organisation structure, you will be accountable to the Weapon System Chief Systems Engineer of each project and the Department Head of Safety and Reliability. The Role Within the Maritime Safety Group Lead team and independently, your role will involve liaising with design engineers, project controllers, customers and other stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery of high-quality Hazard Analyses, Safety Case Reports and other safety engineering outputs, including your own. Approximately 50% of the role is people management and function improvement. You will play a crucial role in re-shaping department delivery of a safety engineering capability. The remaining 50% will be your own technical safety output. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer to exploit their leadership skills to influence the safety aspects of technically sophisticated and exciting products using a range of techniques and approaches. By understanding the system and its operating context, you will decide what type of evidence will most cost‑effectively show that the identified hazards have been mitigated to the customer's satisfaction. This role is about balancing time and cost constraints to ensure that a convincing safety case, comprising appropriate evidence, is constructed.

Attention Systems Safety Domain Leaders! If you have detailed understanding and experience in the management and delivery of Weapon System hazard analysis and safety evaluation and assurance processes, along with the ability to integrate them seamlessly with the systems engineering process, this opportunity is for you. Are you ready to take on the challenge of shaping safety practices in cutting‑edge products?

• Ability to generate and deliver Safety Case Reports and the supporting information (Hazard Analysis, Functional Failure Analysis, FTA, etc) to show that the identified hazards have been mitigated to the customer's satisfaction.
• Thorough understanding and experience of how safety evaluation processes integrate with a systems engineering product certification process.
• Track record as an effective team leader with strong interpersonal and influencing skills and the ability to work as part of a multi‑disciplinary / multi‑national team, both within MBDA and with our customers.
• A passion for developing others to ensure that as a team you are adequately staffed across each project, and that engineers are available to work on tasks that best match their skill sets and skill levels.
• Demonstrable knowledge of, and experience in, the application of UK and International safety and system engineering processes, especially Def Stan 00-056.
• Highly adaptable and organised individual good at planning workloads and delegating tasks.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• A passion for continuous improvement.
• Good verbal, written communications.
• Ideally degree qualified or equivalent.

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee‑led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more… We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Healthworks Gym Membership - The Healthworks on‑site gym at our Stevenage site offers a range of facilities and equipment, alongside a variety of classes available during the week. Annual Gym Membership - Take advantage of discounted membership at over 3,600 of the UK's leading gym chains, leisure centres, hotel health clubs, independent gyms, boot camps and yoga studios. The Club - The Club provides a fantastic opportunity to enjoy great social activities - from theatre trips, days out, to sporting activities.

We are proud to be a nationally recognised employer at MBDA. We have received a range of employer awards including Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2022; Gold awards from Investors in People, the 5% Club, and Armed Forces Covenant. We are also currently ranked #1 in the UK's Best Big Companies to Work For 2022 league table, as well as #1 for Manufacturing.

Salary: Circa £70,000 depending on experience. Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2‑3 days per week onsite due to workload classification. Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

• Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave —enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…
• Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more.
• We recognise that having or adopting a child is a significant life event for our employees and as a family friendly employer we offer a range of enhanced family leave provisions to support employees before, during and after a period of leave. Our enhanced parental leave offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments. We also offer 2 weeks enhanced pay for paternity leave, and neonatal care leave for up to 12 weeks where a period of extended hospital care is required after birth. Employees also have access to support whilst undergoing fertility testing and treatments.
• Discounts & Vouchers: The Discounts platform includes a great range of features such as: discounts, instant vouchers, reloadable cards, easy saver cards, cashback, mobile app and Wellbeing Centre.
• Costco - Permanent employees of MBDA qualify for Costco's individual membership.
• Technology Vouchers - Purchase the latest gadgets and white goods up to the value of £2,500 and spread the cost over 12 months.
• Charity Donations - Donate up to five charities each month, with full tax relief on all donations.
• MyCar Scheme - The MBDA MyCar Scheme offers employees the opportunity to access up to two new vehicles via a salary sacrifice arrangement including an all-inclusive package.
• Holiday Purchase - Purchase up to 5 days' extra holiday whilst making tax and National Insurance savings, spreading the cost over 12 months.

Development of our people is of vital importance to us at MBDA, which is why we ensure everyone has access to the teams, tools and resources needed to achieve their goals. This includes our dedicated in‑house Learning & Development team, our Apprenticeship programmes, a variety of online learning platforms, and much more. We encourage new learning and will provide up to £150 in financial support per year if you wish to participate in further study in your own time. If you lead a team, or hope to do so in the future, we offer a range of management training opportunities, with paths designed for people of all experience levels.

Dynamic Working We want our people to work when and where they feel they can be most effective. For most of our employees, we have a flexi‑time scheme that allows you to choose, within certain parameters, when you start and finish each day and how you can use time you have accrued. For roles that do not have to be based on one of our sites full‑time, you will have opportunities to work from home as part of your agreed Dynamic Working arrangement. If you have worked the time, you are also able to accrue and take up to 15 days of Flexi‑leave per annum, in addition to the 25 days of annual leave provided and bank holidays.

Security Clearance All employees at MBDA are required to hold UK Security or BPSS Clearance.