Naval Safety Engineer – Critical Defence Systems

Entech Technical Solutions Limited; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Private healthcare

Performance-related bonus

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Entech Technical Solutions Limited is seeking an experienced Safety Engineer to join our Defence Engineering team, supporting safety-critical platform management systems for naval vessels. You will lead safety assurance activities across design, development and maintenance, interfacing with systems, hardware and software teams.

Candidates should have strong experience in safety analyses (HAZOP, FMEA, FTA, FFA, LOPA), knowledge of IEC 61508/Def Stan 00-056, and be eligible for SC clearance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Safety Engineering / Safety Assurance.
• Experience leading technical safety activities with multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of IEC 61508 and Def Stan 00-056.
• Experience with HAZOP, FMEA/FFA, FTA, LOPA and hazard analysis.
• UK nationals able to obtain SC clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety activities across design, development and maintenance of safety-critical systems.
• Develop safety assurance plans and robust safety arguments.
• Identify hazards, assess risks and develop ALARP justifications.
• Produce high-quality safety documentation and present to stakeholders.
• Lead safety audits, design reviews and safety committee meetings.
• Mentor junior engineers and work with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Safety Engineering

Hazard Analysis

Risk Assessment

Technical Report Writing

Education

Master's degree in Engineering / Safety Management

Job description

Entech Technical Solutions Limited is seeking an experienced Safety Engineer to join our Defence Engineering team, supporting safety-critical platform management systems for naval vessels. You will lead safety assurance activities across design, development and maintenance, interfacing with systems, hardware and software teams.

Candidates should have strong experience in safety analyses (HAZOP, FMEA, FTA, FFA, LOPA), knowledge of IEC 61508/Def Stan 00-056, and be eligible for SC clearance.