Product Safety Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Bradley Stoke; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defence sector is seeking a Product Safety Engineer for their growing team in Bristol. This role involves supporting the safety lifecycle across various defence technologies, with a focus on developing safety management plans and maintaining safety standards. The company offers a four-day working week and opportunities to work on impactful projects.

Benefits

4 Day Working Week

Meaningful projects

Innovative team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in Safety Engineering, ideally in a Commercial Defence/MoD setting.
• Proven ability to create robust technical safety documentation.
• Familiarity with ASEMS processes and Def Stan 00-056 (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Develop Safety Management Plans and Safety Case Reports.
• Carry out hazard identification, risk analysis, ALARP justification and mitigation planning.
• Interface directly with internal teams and MoD stakeholders.

Skills

Safety Engineering

Hazard Identification

Risk Analysis

Mitigation Planning

Tools

ASEMS

Def Stan 00-056

Job description

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? We’re Hiring: Product Safety Engineer | Up to £55K

? Bristol Area (Hybrid Working)

?️ Engineered to Protect | Build What Matters

? Why Apply?

We believe engineers should be recognised and rewarded:

4 Day Working Week Mon - Thursday Days Only

We’re on the lookout for a Product Safety Engineer to join a growing defence team working on mission-critical systems that protect people, infrastructure, and national interests.

This is a rare opportunity to be part of a multi-disciplinary environment pushing the boundaries of innovation — from underwater acoustics to advanced communication systems.

? What You’ll Do

As a Product Safety Engineer, you’ll support the full safety lifecycle — from early-stage design through to testing, operation, and disposal — across a broad portfolio of defence tech, including:

? Sensor & Communication Systems

? Technical Refresh Projects

Key responsibilities:

• Develop Safety Management Plans and Safety Case Reports
• Carry out hazard identification, risk analysis, ALARP justification and mitigation planning
• Work closely with systems, software, mechanical and electronic engineers
• Interface directly with internal teams and MoD stakeholders
• Keep abreast of current safety practices across defence and engineering sectors#

? What You’ll Need

• Experience in Safety Engineering, ideally in a Commercial Defence/MoD setting
• Proven ability to create robust technical safety documentation
• Familiarity with ASEMS processes and Def Stan 00-056 (Desirable)
• Eligibility for UK Security Clearance
• Full UK driving licence

If you’re passionate about safety, ready for your next challenge, and want to work on meaningful projects — this is your chance to do work that truly matters.

? Apply now or reach out directly to find out more.