Defence Safety Engineer

Thorn SDS Limited; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Defence Safety Engineer specializing in the Air Domain to enhance safety within the Defence sector. This pivotal role involves delivering safety management guidance, conducting independent assurance reviews, and ensuring compliance with various regulatory frameworks. Working in a hybrid setup, you will collaborate closely with delivery teams to develop and manage safety management systems, ensuring that safety standards are upheld. If you are passionate about safety engineering and eager to make a significant impact in a critical role, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in safety management systems and safety engineering.
• Strong understanding of aviation safety management and related regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety management and engineering guidance to teams.
• Conduct safety assurance activities and maintain safety cases.

Skills

Safety Management Systems

Safety Engineering

Aviation Safety Management

Safety Analysis Techniques

Risk Assessments

Education

Suitably Qualified and Experienced Person (SQEP)

Tools

MAA Regulatory Publications

Defence Air Safety Portal

EASA Regulations

CAA Regulations

GEAR Regulations

ASEMS Regulations

POSMS Regulations

DSA Regulations

Job description

Defence Safety Engineer (Air Domain) (L2)

Bristol / Hybrid

Full-time, Permanent

Role Overview

Thorn SDS is a niche Managed Service Provider, who are committed to enabling technology organisations and professionals to thrive within the Space, Defence and Security sectors.

We are currently recruiting for a Level 2 Defence Safety Engineer with Air Domain experience. This role supports the Delivery Teams by providing specialist safety engineering expertise. The Defence Safety Engineer will be responsible for delivering safety management guidance, conducting independent assurance reviews, and ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks.

Whilst our Head Office is based in Alton, Hampshire this role will be working on a hybrid basis in the Bristol area, with an on-site requirement of 2-3 days per week.

Responsibilities

1. Provide safety management, safety engineering guidance, and advice to accountable personnel.
2. Conduct safety assurance activities including first-party independent reviews.
3. Develop and review safety management system artefacts.
4. Facilitate and manage delivery teams' safety management systems.
5. Advise on safety-related challenges and propose specialist solutions.
6. Maintain and manage safety cases, hazard logs, and risk assessments.
7. Ensure compliance with safety legislation, regulations, and defence policies.
8. Support skills transfer and knowledge sharing within the team.

Requirements

1. Suitably Qualified and Experienced Person (SQEP) in safety management systems.
2. Practitioner-level experience in safety engineering and management.
3. In-depth knowledge of aviation safety management including:

• MAA Regulatory Publications
• Defence Air Safety Portal
• EASA and CAA Regulations
• GEAR, ASEMS, POSMS, and DSA Regulations

1. Strong experience in developing and delivering safety artefacts.
2. Proven ability to rationalise and evidence safety arguments.
3. Capability to work independently within delivery teams.
4. Knowledge of safety analysis techniques such as Fault and Event Tree Analysis (FTA / ETA) and BowTie assessment.

Experience in:

• Remote piloted and uncrewed air vehicles.
• Maritime platform safety management.
• Ship/Air Integration.
• OME and weapons integration.
• Land-based platform safety management.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled safety engineer to contribute to the safety and effectiveness of delivery teams, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations in the defence sector.

Apply

If you have the expertise to support this requirement and are eager to make an impact in a critical role, please apply today!

All applicants must hold the Right to Work in the UK and already possess, or be eligible to obtain, a level of National Security Clearance.