System Safety Engineer

Leonardo; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in defense and space manufacturing is seeking a System Safety Engineer in Newcastle. The role involves ensuring safety compliance in complex engineering projects, particularly in radar systems for fighter jets. Ideal candidates will have experience in safety-critical industries and relevant safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in safety analysis in a safety-critical industry.
• Experience with safety standards such as ARP4754B, DO-178C.
• Interest in new technologies and safety analysis techniques.

Responsibilities

• Ensure products are safe and comply with regulatory standards.
• Champion a safety culture in projects.
• Work on real engineering problems in radar and defense systems.

Skills

Safety analysis of complex systems

Engineering lifecycle phases

ARP4754B

ARP4761A

RTCA DO-254

DO-178C

Interest in new technologies

Knowledge of lasers and radar systems

Tools

Cameo Systems Modeler

Microsoft Azure

IBM DOORS

Adelard ASCE

Isograph Reliability Work Bench

Job description

Leonardo, Newcastle, England, United Kingdom

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Job Description

Are you an experienced System Safety Engineer looking to apply your skills in a new and complex problem domain?

We are recruiting for a number of system safety engineers who will work on real engineering problems, ensuring our products are safe and comply with regulatory standards, whilst championing a safety culture in our projects.

Your Work Could Contribute To

• Radar systems for fighter jets like the Typhoon and SAAB Gripen
• GCAP – Future Generation Radar & Electro-Optical Targeting products
• Infra-Red Counter Measures (IRCM) systems
• Laser target designators and ranging systems
• Surveillance AESA (Active Electronically Scanned Array) radars

Key Skills You Will Need To Have

• Experience of safety analysis of complex systems in a safety-critical industry.
• Experience across a number of engineering lifecycle phases.
• Experience with at least one of: ARP4754B, ARP4761A, RTCA DO-254, or DO-178C.
• An interest in new and emerging technologies and safety analysis techniques.
• Knowledge of lasers, radar systems, and/or sensors and defensive aids systems.

What Else Would Help

Experience with any of the following tools:

• Cameo Systems Modeler
• Microsoft Azure
• IBM DOORS
• Adelard ASCE
• Isograph Reliability Work Bench

Our Benefits

There is quite a bit so take a look here: Leonardo Benefits

Keep In Mind

Based on the nature of our work and government requirements, you will need to be a UK resident and Security Clearable. For more info, check here: UK Security Vetting

Primary Location

GB - Edinburgh

Additional Locations

GB - Newcastle

Contract Type

Full-time, Hybrid Working In loco

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Defense and Space Manufacturing

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