System Safety Engineer

Gold Group; Ampthill; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Gold Group is seeking a Senior Systems Safety Engineer in Bedfordshire to join our defence engineering team. You will drive safety management across projects from concept to certification, ensuring compliance with UK MOD frameworks and regulatory standards.

This on-site role requires SC clearance and a track record in safety within defence or high-hazard sectors, with experience in SIL derivation and IEC 61508. A structured hybrid pattern may be involved.

Qualifications

• Familiar with Def Stan 00-056 and ASEMS.
• Understanding of Defence Safety Regulations.
• Proven track record in safety within defence or high-hazard sector.
• Knowledge of Def Stan 23-015 and weapon system integrations (Def Stan 07-085 / Def Stan 59-114).
• Experience with IEC 61508 and deriving SILs.
• Understanding of UK, US, and EU safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Drive safety management processes across key projects from concept through to certification.
• Apply and manage UK MOD safety management frameworks, ensuring compliance with defence standards.
• Conduct hazard analysis, risk assessments, and functional safety evaluations.
• Determine Safety Integrity Levels (SIL) and demonstrate compliance with international standards.
• Ensure all systems meet UK, US, and EU safety legislation and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Defence Safety Frameworks

Safety Regulations

Def Stan 23-015

Def Stan 07-085

Def Stan 59-114

IEC 61508

SC Clearance

Job description

Senior Systems Safety Engineer

Location: Bedfordshire (On-site - Monday & Tuesday, with flexibility required for business needs)
Salary: £45,000 - £53,000 per annum
Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Security Clearance: SC Clearance required (sole UK nationals only; dual nationality cannot be considered at this time. Candidates may start on BPSS while SC is in progress).

About the Role

Are you a skilled Systems Safety Engineer looking to take the next step in your career?

We are seeking a Senior Systems Safety Engineer to join our dedicated engineering team. In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring the safety, compliance, and integrity of complex engineering systems across defence applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive safety management processes across key projects from concept through to certification.
• Apply and manage UK MOD safety management frameworks, ensuring strict compliance with defence standards.
• Conduct hazard analysis, risk assessments, and functional safety evaluations.
• Determine Safety Integrity Levels (SIL) and demonstrate compliance with international functional safety standards.
• Ensure all systems meet UK, US, and EU safety legislation and regulatory requirements.

Key Skills & Experience Required

• Defence Safety Frameworks: Fully familiar with Def Stan 00-056 and the UK MOD Acquisition Safety Management System (ASEMS).
• Domain Regulations: Sound understanding of Defence Safety Regulations (preferably Defence Land Safety and Environmental Regulations).
• Defence Industry Experience: Proven track record in a safety-associated role within defence or a related high-hazard sector.
• Standards Expertise: Practical knowledge of domain standards such as Def Stan 23-015 (land certification) or weapon system integrations (Def Stan 07-085 / Def Stan 59-114).
• Safety: Hands-on experience with IEC 61508 (or equivalent), including derivation of SILs and demonstrating compliance.
• Legislative Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of relevant UK, US, and EU safety legislation.

Eligibility Requirements

• Nationality: Due to specific security requirements, applicants must be sole UK nationals (dual nationals cannot be accepted).
• Clearance: Must hold, or be eligible to achieve, SC Clearance. Candidates may be onboarded via BPSS clearance while SC is processed.

Why Apply?

• Competitive Salary: £42,500 - £53,000 depending on experience.
• Work/Life Balance: Structured hybrid working pattern with fixed core on-site days (Monday & Tuesday).
• Impactful Work: Work on high-profile defence projects shaping safety-critical engineering solutions.