Safety Engineering Support

Groupe SII; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in digital transformation is seeking a proactive Systems Safety Engineer to support safety-critical defence systems. The role encompasses conducting safety assessments, developing safety documentation, and ensuring compliance with safety standards throughout the system lifecycle. Offers a competitive salary package and various benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Basic Salary

6% Employers Contribution + 6% as a salary sacrifice

Private Medical Insurance

Life Cover and Income Protection

25 days holiday

5 days full sick pay per year

Cycle to Work & TechScheme

Corporate access to the Udemy platform

Qualifications

• Experience in safety engineering within defence, aerospace, or similarly regulated sectors.
• Proficient in safety analysis standards (e.g., DEF STAN 00-056, IEC 61508, MIL-STD-882).

Responsibilities

• Perform hazard identification and analysis including FMEA, FTA, SWIFT, HAZOP.
• Develop and maintain safety cases using Goal Structuring Notation (GSN).
• Support system-level safety assessments for hardware and software integration.

Skills

Safety analysis techniques

Systems engineering principles

Job description

SII Group delivers Digital Services, IT, Engineering, and Consulting to diverse industries, enabling digital transformation through our commitment to Growth, People, and CSR.

With over 16,000 professionals across 21 countries, we’re recognised as a “Great Place to Work” for fostering a high-trust culture. Our core values of Trust, Commitment, Accountability, Passion, Creativity, and Transparency drive our work package delivery, ensuring we meet and exceed client expectations as a committed partner.

Since 2016, SII UK has supported top Aerospace & Defence, Aviation, Transportation, and Finance clients, empowering digital transformation with industry-leading engineering expertise.

Let’s Tech Together is our promise to encourage innovation and teamwork. We support our engineers with development opportunities and a collaborative, inclusive environment where every voice is valued and empowered.

#Let'sTechTogether

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Systems Safety Engineer to support the delivery of safety-critical defence systems. The role involves conducting safety assessments, developing safety documentation, and supporting compliance with regulatory and customer safety standards across the system lifecycle.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform hazard identification and analysis (e.g. FMEA, FTA, SWIFT, HAZOP).
• Develop and maintain safety cases, including evidence and argumentation using Goal Structuring Notation (GSN).
• Define and manage safety requirements and ensure traceability to design and verification.
• Support system-level safety assessments for hardware and software integration.
• Contribute to safety planning, compliance activities, and reviews with internal and external stakeholders.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Experience in safety engineering within defence, aerospace, or similarly regulated sectors
• Proficient in safety analysis techniques and standards (e.g. DEF STAN 00-056, IEC 61508, MIL-STD-882).
• Familiar with safety case development and use of GSN.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and integration challenges .

BENEFITS:

• Competitive Basic Salary
• 6% Employers Contribution + 6% as a salary sacrifice
• Private Medical Insurance, Life Cover and Income Protection
• 25 days holiday
• 5 days full sick pay per year
• Cycle to Work & TechScheme
• Corporate access to the Udemy platform

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