Senior Systems Safety Engineer (IEC 61508/SIL Expert)

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Ampthill; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking a Senior Systems Safety Engineer at Ampthill to advance safety processes and artefacts to support IEC 61508 compliance and SIL claims. You will evolve safety designs for systems, equipment, and facilities, establishing safety requirements and overseeing critical schedules.

The role requires familiarity with UK MOD safety management, Def Stan standards, and experience in hazard analysis, ALARP strategies, safety documentation, and accident investigations.

Qualifications

• 9 years of professional experience in a safety-related role; or 7 years with a related Masters degree.
• Fully familiar with UK MOD safety management including Def Stan 00-056 and ASEMS.
• Experience with Def Stan 23-015 for land certification or weapon systems integration.
• Experience in functional safety management, IEC 61508 (SIL) concepts.
• Knowledge of UK, US and EU safety legislation.
• Experience with IT toolsets common to system safety.
• Proficient in MS-Office; strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evolve/review safety designs for products, equipment, facilities, and establish safety requirements.
• Direct team members to meet critical schedules and resolve complex technical issues.
• Develop acceptable risk criteria from first principles and identify mitigations.
• Define and deliver hazard identification/analysis requirements using appropriate methods.
• Develop and deliver ALARP strategies and safety documentation for customer/test ranges.
• Participate in accident investigations and identify causes and corrective actions.
• Evaluate system safety requirements to ensure cost-effective program delivery.

Job description

Lockheed Martin is seeking a Senior Systems Safety Engineer at Ampthill to advance safety processes and artefacts to support IEC 61508 compliance and SIL claims. You will evolve safety designs for systems, equipment, and facilities, establishing safety requirements and overseeing critical schedules.

The role requires familiarity with UK MOD safety management, Def Stan standards, and experience in hazard analysis, ALARP strategies, safety documentation, and accident investigations.