System Safety Engineer

SAAB; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and security company is seeking a System Safety Engineer in Farnborough, UK. The role involves managing risks and ensuring compliance with safety standards throughout the product lifecycle. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering and experience in safety testing, along with expertise in risk assessment techniques. The position offers opportunities for growth and challenges in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting Systems Safety activities with radar, communications or electronic warfare systems.
• Experience in safety testing, including hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing.
• Ideally should hold a relevant safety certification such as CSP or CIH.

Responsibilities

• Identify & manage risks including developing mitigation strategies.
• Prepare Safety Certification and lead compliance with regulations.
• Develop Safety Validation & Verification plans and procedures.

Skills

Risk management

Hazard analysis

Structured problem-solving

Safety standards compliance

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

FMEA

FTA

HAZOP

Job description

Sensor Systems UK is looking for a System Safety Engineer who will be able to affect the safety of the products at Saab, covering their whole life cycle. It is imperative that Saab's products are safe to use and do not cause harm to people, property or the environment. The safety level of Saab's systems and products must meet applicable laws, regulations, international standards and best practices. You will analyse and document identified hazards in order to eliminate the hazard or reduce associated risk for a product. This is performed in close cooperation with different engineering areas including system design, software, mechanics and electrical, all based at our Fareham campus, but supporting activity which is spread across the UK and overseas.

Responsibilities

• Identification & management of risks including the development of risk mitigation strategies, & the identification & analysis of hazards.
• Definition of Safety Requirements based on current regulations, analysis & the traceability & verifiability throughout the systems lifecycle.
• Safety system & architectural design to meet safety requirements & safety goals.
• The development of Safety Validation & Verification plans & procedures.
• The preparation of Safety Certification & leading Compliance with regulations.
• The development, implementation & maintenance of Safety Monitoring & Maintenance processes.
• Lead for Incident Investigation & provision of Root Cause Analysis to develop corrective actions.
• Provision of safety systems training & awareness programmes for key stakeholders.
• Act as the lead SME on Safety Working Groups for UK MoD contracts.
• Act as a self‑motivated collaborator with strong communication skills, structured problem‑solving approach and ability to take responsibility.
• Experience in implementing Civilian & Military Safety Standards (Def Stan 00‑55 & 00‑56, & ISO 45001:2018) and compliance with regulatory standards (including JSP 815 Defence Safety Management System & JSP 376 Defence Acquisition Safety Policy).

Qualifications

• Experience of conducting Systems Safety activities with radar, communications or electronic warfare systems.
• Experience of using risk assessment techniques such as Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), & Hazard & Operability Studies (HAZOP).
• Experience of safety requirements based on regulatory standards & industry best practices.
• Experience of conducting safety testing, including hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) testing, simulation, & field testing.
• Experience of the development & implementation of safety monitoring systems to detect & respond to safety‑critical events.
• Bachelor or higher degree, ideally in an Engineering‑linked topic.
• Appreciate working independently & as part of a multi‑national team.
• Knowledge in safety standards & regulations.
• Knowledge of safety engineering principles in hazardous materials, & machine & electrical safety.
• Ideally you will hold a relevant safety certification such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or similar.
• National Security Vetting clearance to SC level or ability to obtain it.

As a National Security Vetting clearance is required for this role, applicants will be required to hold National Security Vetting clearance to SC level or have the ability to gain it.

Saab in UK is growing rapidly, with over 500 colleagues across eight sites. We bring together Swedish heritage and British expertise to drive innovation in areas such as software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. Joining Saab in UK means contributing to the security and resilience of society while building a career with real scope for personal and professional growth. What you will be part of: Explore a wealth of possibilities. Take on challenges, create smart inventions, and grow beyond. This is a place for curious minds, brave pioneers, and everyone in between. Together, we achieve the extraordinary, each bringing our unique perspectives. Your part matters. Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 26,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations.