Systems Safety Engineer

Advanced Resource Managers; Ampthill; Presencial; GBP 45.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

ARM International in Ampthill seeks an experienced Systems Safety Engineer to support complex defence programmes. You will ensure safety compliance, identify hazards, and provide technical safety guidance throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities include directing the safety team, reviewing designs, and developing safety cases and ALARP strategies, with a focus on UK MOD standards and IEC 61508. Security clearance eligibility is required.

Formación

• Degree in a STEM field or equivalent.
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• Experience in a safety engineering role, preferably defence.
• Good knowledge of UK MOD safety standards (Def Stan 00-056, ASEMS).
• Experience with IEC 61508 and SIL concepts.
• Understanding of UK, US and EU safety legislation.

Responsabilidades

• Provide technical direction and support to the safety team.
• Review system designs and requirements for safety compliance.
• Identify hazards, assess risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Develop and deliver safety cases and ALARP strategies.
• Support safety management of hazardous trials.
• Ensure compliance with UK MOD safety standards.
• Support accident investigations and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with project teams and customers to deliver safety solutions.

Conocimientos

Systems Safety

Defence Industry

Safety Case

Hazard Analysis

IEC 61508

SIL

MOD Def Stan 00-056

ASEMS

Safety Management

Functional Safety

Educación

Degree in STEM

Descripción del empleo

We are looking for an experienced Systems Safety Engineer to join our team in Ampthill, supporting the delivery of complex defence engineering programmes.

You will play a key role in ensuring systems meet safety requirements, identifying and managing potential hazards, and providing technical safety guidance throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction and support to the safety team, ensuring project deadlines are met.
• Review system designs, specifications and operational requirements to ensure safety compliance.
• Identify hazards, assess risks and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Develop and deliver safety cases, safety documentation and ALARP strategies.
• Support safety management of potentially hazardous trials.
• Ensure compliance with UK MOD safety standards and regulations.
• Support accident investigations and recommend corrective actions.
• Work closely with project teams and customers to deliver effective safety solutions.
• Degree in a STEM subject or equivalent experience.
• Experience in a safety engineering role, ideally within the defence industry.
• Good knowledge of UK MOD safety management, including Def Stan 00-056 and ASEMS.
• Experience with functional safety standards such as IEC 61508.
• Understanding of Safety Integrity Levels (SIL).
• Knowledge of UK, US and EU safety legislation.

Desirable: Knowledge of Def Stan 23-015, Def Stan 07-085 or Def Stan 59-114.

Security Clearance

Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible to obtain a high level of UK security clearance.