Safety Engineer

Mane Contract Services; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Safety & Reliability Engineer to join a high-impact team working on Defence systems. The role involves developing safety evidence for military applications, requiring strong expertise in system safety and reliability engineering. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant discipline and experience with safety standards. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including bonuses and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Company performance bonus

Pension contribution

Paid overtime

Flexi-leave scheme

Enhanced parental leave

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Strong background in system safety or reliability engineering.
• Experience with safety and reliability tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain safety and reliability cases for complex systems.
• Conduct hazard analysis and reliability predictions.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.

Skills

System Safety

Reliability Engineering

Communication

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

FMECA

FTA

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Overview:

A unique opportunity has arisen for a Safety & Reliability Engineer to join a high-impact engineering team working on complex Defence systems. This role focuses on developing safety and reliability evidence to support the delivery of technically advanced and safety-critical capabilities for military applications.

Job Title: Safety & Reliability Engineer – Defence Systems

Location: Hybrid – 3 days per week onsite (UK-based site)

Salary: Circa £60,000 depending on experience + Bonus + Benefits

What’s on Offer:

• Company performance bonus (up to £2,500)
• Up to 14% combined employer/employee pension contribution
• Opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi-leave scheme (up to 15 additional days)
• Enhanced parental leave and fertility support
• Flexible working arrangements

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain safety and reliability cases for complex electronic and weapon systems
• Conduct hazard analysis, FMECA, FTA, and reliability predictions
• Integrate safety and reliability assessments with systems engineering processes
• Balance performance and risk to meet safety, cost, and delivery requirements
• Produce high-quality reports and support internal and customer-facing reviews
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and engage with stakeholders at all levels

Skills and Experience Required:

• Strong background in system safety, functional safety, or reliability engineering
• Experience with safety and reliability tools and techniques (e.g. FMECA, FTA, reliability analysis)
• Familiarity with UK and international safety standards such as ISO 26262, IEC 61508, DEF STANs, or DO-178C
• Understanding of complex electronic systems and associated safety considerations
• Strong communication and influencing skills in technical and stakeholder environments
• Degree qualified (or equivalent experience) in a relevant engineering discipline

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering, Management, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Automation Machinery Manufacturing

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