System Safety Engineer

Lockheed Martin; Havant; Hybrid; GBP 69,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Flexible working patterns

Predominantly work from home

Job summary

A leading aerospace contractor in Havant seeks a Systems Safety Engineer for a 3-month contract with possible extensions. This role involves developing safety management plans, conducting functional safety assessments, and documenting safety cases. Applicants should be familiar with UK safety legislation, safety standards, and environmental management systems. Competitive hourly rates are offered with a hybrid work model—mostly working from home. Apply to join a respected company dedicated to global security and aerospace.

Qualifications

• Experience with Health and Safety at Work Act.
• Knowledge of ISO14001 standards.
• Ability to develop Safety Cases and Safety Reports.
• Experience in Safety Case development and safety analysis methods
• Familiarity with safety software aspects and SAFETY INTEGRITY LEVELS

Responsibilities

• Develop Safety Management Plans.
• Conduct Functional Safety Assessments.
• Document System Level Safety Arguments.
• Document System Level Safety Arguments, Safety Cases and Safety Reports
• Support safety committees and technical meetings
• Conduct zonal and physical safety audits
• Ensure compliance with legislative requirements
• Assist in safety audits and closure of findings
• Contribute to LM safety process improvements

Skills

UK and EU safety related legislation

Environmental legislation and management systems

Defence and commercial safety standards

Safety Case development using ASCE

Event Tree and Fault Tree development

Experience of software development for safety

Understanding of COTS equipment in safety

Safety integrity level concepts

Tools

Adelard Safety Case Editor (ASCE)

Reliability Work Bench

Job description

3 month initial contract with possible extensions

Havant, Hampshire, Hybrid and Flexi Work Patterns

Lockheed Martin UK Limited (“LMUK”) is a leading prime contractor and systems integrator responsible for a wide portfolio of high technology programmes, complex integration, training, and through-life support, spanning the defence and civil sectors.

The LMUK business, a leading provider of systems engineering, software development and complex programme management for global security, cyber, civil, and commercial markets.

Simply stated, our mission is to be the world’s leading global security and aerospace company. To achieve this mission, RMS draws on its core capabilities in advanced platforms and weapons, C4ISR, global sustainment, training and sensors.

The role:

We have an amazing contract opportunity for a Systems Safety Engineer to join our team in Havant, Hampshire. You will have the opportunity to work on various programmes including CROWSNEST, Merlin, Maritime and future business pursuits.

You will be responsible for supporting our Lead System Safety Engineer in the implementation, co‑ordination and conduct of programme safety and environmental related activities.

This will include developing Safety Cases, associated safety arguments, and the identification and management of hazards inherent in the final product to ensure that we comply with both legislative and contracted Health and Safety.

What will I be doing?

• Develop Safety Management Plans, including sub‑contractor/supplier interfacing elements
• Conduct Functional Safety Assessments for System (and optionally software) safety aspects, such as Preliminary Hazard Analysis, System Hazard Analysis, Sub System Hazard Analysis, Functional safety assessment, Occupational and Operating Hazard Analysis.
• Derive safety requirements, including integrity requirements
• Document System Level Safety Arguments, Safety Cases and Safety Reports for System and optionally Software Safety aspects
• Support Project Safety Committees, Safety Review Meeting, Technical Interface Meetings, Safety Review Meetings and Safety Working Groups
• Conduct Zonals and physical safety audits
• Demonstrate compliance with legislative requirements
• Support safety audits and manage findings to closure
• Support development of LM safety processes/procedures and improvements

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive hourly rates
• Predominantly Working from home with occasional travel to a variety of customer sites
• Flexible working including a 4 day working pattern

Skills required:

• UK and EU safety related legislation (e.g. Health and Safety at Work Act)
• Environmental legislation and management systems (eg. ISO14001 etc.)
• Defence and commercial safety standards such as Def Stan 00-056, Def-Stan 00-055, Mil Std 882, IEC61508, JSP 430), RTCA DO– 178C, and RTCA DO254
• Safety Case development using the Adelard Safety Case Editor (ASCE)
• Event Tree and Fault Tree development using Reliability Work Bench
• Experience of the software development commensurate with Safety Integrity Level 2 including safety aspects of software requirements methodologies, design principles, Coding and verification
• Understanding of the impact of use of COTS equipment and/or of PE reuse in a safety related environment
• Desired Skills for the Role
• Application of the required skills in a military aircraft environment
• Understanding of the Military Aviation Authority Regulatory Articles as they apply to Rotary Aircraft, in particular the RA 1200 series
• Understanding Def-Stan 00-970, and its application to Rotary platforms
• Experience of the PE development commensurate with Safety Integrity Level 3
• Auditing experience, PE in particular
• Programme Element Safety Summary (PESS) development in accordance with Def-Stan 00-055

Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 110,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services.

The role will not be authorized to provide services to Lockheed Martin UK Limited, which are directly related to business development, acquisition, or sales efforts for a Lockheed Martin UK Limited customer or potential customer.

Any exception to this rule can only be granted, in advance, by the Lockheed Martin UK Ltd, Havant representative or legal counsel representative.

Contractor/Agency to be responsible for maintaining adequate liability insurance, certifications, accreditations, and training required to perform their tasks.

Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment that is aligned with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. We recognize the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximize value for our customers. Our focus is on identifying the most qualified candidate for each role, regardless of their background. If you are interested in a position, we invite you to share how your skills and perspectives could bolster our team and encourage you to apply, even if you feel your qualifications do not fully meet all the job criteria outlined in our advertisement. Furthermore, Lockheed Martin is dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all individuals. We are prepared to accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed. If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail] or call 02392 415270.