System Safety and Environmental Engineer

Thales Group; Belfast; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a System Safety & Environmental Engineer to ensure products meet international safety standards. This role involves planning safety activities, conducting hazard analyses, and guiding design teams. Candidates should possess strong engineering principles, experience in safety risk evaluations, and a relevant Science or Engineering degree. Join us to contribute to innovative safety solutions in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in Science or Engineering (or equivalent).
• Experience in safety analysis and risk evaluations required.

Responsibilities

• Manage S&E design activities within project teams.
• Conduct hazard analysis and specify safety requirements.
• Ensure compliance with safety processes and standards.

Skills

Engineering design principles

Safety analysis

Risk evaluation

Environmental impact assessments

Education

Science or Engineering degree

Safety credentials and training

Chartered Engineer or member of Professional Institution

Postgraduate qualification in safety or environmental engineering

Job description

Location: Belfast, United Kingdom

Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar.

Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their careers with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across five major industries: Aerospace, Defence, Ground Transportation, Security, and Space. Your health and well-being matter to us, which is why we offer flexible working options such as part-time hours, job sharing, home working, and flexible start and finish times.

System Safety & Environmental Engineer

Summary

This key role within Thales involves ensuring that our products can be certified to international standards and are safe for our customers. The role includes planning and managing safety-related activities within bids and projects, leading hazard analysis, and developing safety & environmental requirements for IAS products throughout their lifecycle. It also involves providing guidance to design teams to implement safety requirements and develop safety arguments.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of S&E design activities within an Integrated Project Team following the IAS safety management system.
• Conduct hazard analysis, risk evaluation, and specify S&E requirements related to performance, engineering features, interfaces, and testing.
• Communicate safety and environmental safety arguments effectively across disciplines to ensure adherence to all requirements.
• Ensure compliance with S&E processes and standards, maintaining a good understanding of relevant standards and regulations.
• Estimate costs for project S&E activities and prepare hazard analysis reports and safety cases.

Skills, Experience, and Qualifications

• Strong engineering design principles and methodology skills.
• Experience in safety analysis, risk evaluation, and safety case development.
• Ability to perform environmental impact and risk assessments.
• Experience working within an airworthiness environment.

Qualifications

• Science or Engineering degree (or equivalent).
• Safety credentials and training.
• Chartered Engineer or member of a Professional Institution (preferred).
• Postgraduate qualification in safety or environmental engineering (preferred).

Applicants must provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK, and employment/education history for up to three years. Some roles may require full Security Clearance. For more information, refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting Agency.

Thales UK is committed to diversity and inclusion and supports a barrier-free recruitment process. For accommodations or questions, contact our recruitment teams. Apply now to start your journey with us!