Principal Safety Engineer

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global client specializing in military, defense, and cyber solutions seeks a Principal Safety Engineer. This role involves leading safety assurance activities for naval vessel systems, conducting safety audits, and influencing design decisions. Enjoy competitive benefits, including flexible working and a performance bonus, while contributing to mission-critical operations.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid working options

Compressed working schedule

Private health care

Performance bonus

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in safety-related engineering.
• Understanding of IEC61508 and Def Stan 00-056 standards.
• Experience with safety assurance of COTSPE systems or high integrity software.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety assurance activities on naval vessel Platform Management Systems.
• Conduct safety audits and lead safety analysis like HAZOPS and FMECA.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff while ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Safety analysis techniques

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Education

Masters or Degree in Engineering or Safety Management

HND or HNC in Engineering or Safety Management

Job description

Principal Safety Engineer - Security Clearance will be gained if eligible

Highly competitive salary and benefits

Our global client is a specialist in military, defence, and cyber solutions, playing a critical role in global security.
This is a unique opportunity for a Functional Safety Engineer to lead safety assurance activities on naval vessel Platform Management Systems, including surface ships and submarines.
You will oversee safety activities related to product development and support mission-critical naval operations.
The company develops and supports international command and control solutions, serving as a centre of excellence for systems and software.

Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Compressed working schedule
• Private health care
• Performance bonus

Your Role:

• Report to the Product Safety Manager
• Derive safety activities and schedules to meet project milestones and safety requirements
• Lead safety activities to ensure safety targets are met by the system design, considering hardware, software, and firmware
• Conduct safety audits at design reviews and safety meetings
• Ensure high-standard technical documentation
• Lead safety analysis (HAZOPS, FMECA, etc.) to influence design decisions
• Present safety arguments to stakeholders
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams
• Stay updated on safety standards and practices
• Contribute to meetings and reports
• Supervise and mentor junior staff
• Travel within the UK and overseas as needed

Eligibility: SC Clearance (minimum 5 years UK residency), UK citizenship. Relevant experience in safety-related engineering, understanding of IEC61508 and Def Stan 00-056 standards, experience with safety assurance of COTSPE systems or high integrity software, understanding hardware/software failure modes, and safety analysis techniques. Education: Masters, Degree, HND, or HNC in Engineering or Safety Management.