Principal Engineer - Safety (Programmable Elements)

jobs24.co.uk; Weymouth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled engineer to lead safety engineering activities focused on Programmable Elements. In this dynamic role, you will conduct critical safety assessments, engage with various stakeholders, and contribute to the development of safety requirements. You will have the opportunity to work within a structured safety management system, enhancing your expertise in safety engineering within the defence domain. This position offers a unique chance to make a significant impact on safety standards while enjoying a range of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme and flexible working arrangements. If you're passionate about safety engineering and looking for a rewarding challenge, this role is for you.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Company contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work

Employee discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience in Programmable Elements Safety Engineering and Fault Tree Analysis.
• Competence in Software Development Safety Integrity Level and Design Assurance Level.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety engineering activities for Combat System Design Safety Justification.
• Engage with third parties to gather safety evidence in accordance with standards.

Skills

Programmable Elements Safety Engineering

Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)

Safety Integrity Level (SIL)

System Safety Assessment (SSA)

Hazard Identification

Common Cause Analysis

Safety Management System

Education

BEng/MEng or equivalent experience

Incorporated Engineer or Chartered Engineer

Tools

Def Stan 00-055

Def Stan 00-056

IEC/BS EN 61508

Job description

Location: Weymouth, Frimley, Broad Oak, Filton. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Responsibilities:

1. Conducting Programmable Elements Safety Engineering Activities, such as PHA, FTA and PSSA/SSA in support of the Combat System Design Safety Justification and Whole Boat Safety Case.
2. Determining the causes of Systematic Programmable Elements Safety failures, Common cause analysis.
3. Defining and monitoring Programmable Elements Safety Requirements and compliance with CASS TOES.
4. Organising and contributing to Hazard Identification workshops and Safety Committee meetings.
5. The integration/acceptance of Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) products.
6. Engaging with third parties, such as equipment or system suppliers, to review and gather supporting Programmable Elements Safety evidence in accordance with Def Stan 00-055.
7. Reporting the progress of Programmable Elements Safety Engineering activities at Project and Programme reviews.
8. Working within an established Safety Management System to make recommendations for improvements.

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

1. Demonstrable experience in Programmable Elements Safety Engineering and activities contributing to the production of Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) and Safety Integrity Level (SIL) allocation documents in order to develop Preliminary system safety assessment (PSSA) and System Safety Assessment (SSA).
2. Able to demonstrate experience in understanding safety of systems with Programmable Elements in accordance with Def Stan 00-055, Def Stan 00-056.
3. Experience in Safety Engineering and Programmable Elements Safety Requirements in accordance with IEC/BS EN 61508 in the defence domain.
4. Able to demonstrate competence in the rigour of Software Development Safety Integrity Level (SIL) and Design Assurance Level (DAL) depending on industry experience.

Desirable:

1. Relevant engineering qualification such as BEng/MEng or equivalent experience.
2. Incorporated Engineer or Chartered Engineer or working towards.

You will receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance, and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.