Design Safety Engineer

TieTalent; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Design Safety Engineer to join their innovative team in Bristol. This role involves evaluating design concepts, assessing failure modes, and producing Safety Case reports. The company is known for its commitment to continuous learning and development, offering a hybrid working model that balances office and remote work. With a focus on safety and reliability, the ideal candidate will possess a degree in a STEM subject and strong analytical skills. Join a diverse and inclusive culture that values collaboration and boldness, and contribute to pioneering advancements in aero engine technology.

Benefits

Employee support assistance

Discounts

Continuous learning opportunities

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Qualifications

• Degree in a STEM subject with relevant engineering experience.
• Familiarity with gas turbine engine design and operation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate design concepts for potential failures and hazards.
• Produce Safety Case reports and perform failure analysis.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Collaboration

Knowledge of Safety & Reliability Engineering

Education

Degree in STEM (Mechanical, Aeronautical, Electrical, or Controls)

Tools

FMECA

FRACAS

Job description

Job Description

Design Safety Engineer

Full Time

Bristol - Hybrid - minimum 3 days on site per week

Why Rolls-Royce?

We have a number of Design Safety career opportunities within our Defence business in Bristol and our satellite site in Derby. We are looking to fill multiple roles with a range of experience levels, from new graduates eager to develop to experienced specialists.

We are a market leader in aero engines for military transport and patrol aircraft, with significant scale in naval, and strong positions in combat and helicopter applications. We are pioneering advanced and innovative power systems to keep future combat air systems at the forefront of mission capability throughout their operational service.

Join us and you'll be part of an inclusive culture that invests in your continuous learning and development, providing access to a broad spectrum of experience.

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and remarkable benefits, including bonuses, employee support assistance, and discounts.

Our hybrid working model allows staff to balance office, home, or remote work, with a typical minimum of three days onsite for collaboration and specific activities.

What you will be doing:

Design Safety engineers influence design by understanding potential failures and their impact on system operation, analyzing designs, and providing feedback to ensure safety and reliability standards are met. Responsibilities include:

• Evaluating design concepts for potential failures, hazards, and defining mitigation strategies.
• Assessing component designs to identify failure modes and effects, using techniques like FMECA.
• Identifying critical parts and systems through detailed risk analysis.
• Performing failure analysis using deterministic and probabilistic methods.
• Analyzing risks related to human/system interaction, including Human Factors.
• Producing Safety Case reports.
• Operating a FRACAS (Failure Reporting, Analysis & Corrective Action System).

Who we're looking for:

We value agility, boldness, collaboration, and simplicity—core to our culture and assessment process. The ideal candidate will also have:

• A degree in a STEM subject with relevant engineering experience (Mechanical, Aeronautical, Electrical, or Controls).
• A holistic problem-solving approach.
• Analytical and logical skills.
• Familiarity with gas turbine engine design, operation, and environment.
• Knowledge of Safety & Reliability engineering techniques.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, believing different backgrounds and perspectives foster success. To work with Rolls-Royce Defence, you must hold a UK nationality and a valid Security Check (SC) clearance, which we will support if needed.