Systems Engineer- Hazard Analaysis (Defence)

Positiv Cohort Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm in the defence sector is looking for a skilled Systems Engineer specializing in hazard analysis for weapon systems. This role is crucial for ensuring the safety and reliability of naval-related systems through comprehensive analysis and structured methodologies. You will be responsible for developing safety requirements, writing safety cases, and conducting various analyses to identify potential risks and improve system performance. If you have a strong background in systems engineering and a passion for safety in defence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in systems engineering, particularly in weapon system design.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in hazard analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough hazard analysis for naval-related systems to identify risks.
• Prepare and manage safety cases to support safety claims.

Skills

Hazard Analysis

Safety Requirements Development

Safety Case Writing

Functional Failure Analysis

Fault Tree Analysis

FMECA

Structured What-If Analysis

HAZOPs

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Systems Engineer - Hazard Analysis (Defence)

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Company Overview:

Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Systems Engineer to join our team, specializing in weapon system design within the defence sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in hazard analysis for naval-related systems, safety requirements, and safety case writing. This role involves ensuring the safety and reliability of weapon systems through comprehensive analysis and structured methodologies.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Hazard Analysis: Conduct thorough hazard analysis for naval-related systems to identify and mitigate potential risks.
2. Safety Requirements: Develop and write detailed safety requirements to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
3. Safety Case Writing: Prepare and manage safety cases, including the collection and organization of evidence to support safety claims.
4. Safety Arguments: Develop and present safety arguments using Goal Structuring Notation (GSN) to demonstrate the safety of weapon systems.
5. Functional Failure Analysis: Perform functional failure analysis to identify potential failure modes and their impacts on system performance.
6. Fault Tree Analysis: Conduct fault tree analysis to systematically identify and evaluate potential causes of system failures.
7. Failure Modes, Effects, and Causes Analysis (FMECA): Perform FMECA to assess the reliability and safety of weapon systems.
8. Structured What-If Analysis: Utilize structured what-if analysis to explore potential scenarios and their implications on system safety.
9. HAZOPs: Conduct Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOPs) to identify and address potential hazards in weapon system design.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: Proven experience in systems engineering, particularly in weapon system design within the defence sector.
• Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, proficiency in hazard analysis techniques, and excellent communication abilities.
• Security Clearance: Must be SC Cleared and a British National.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting

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