Systems Safety Engineer

Advanced Resource Managers Ltd; Ampthill; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Resource Managers Ltd is seeking a Systems Safety Engineer to join our defence engineering team in Ampthill. You will help deliver complex programmes by ensuring safety requirements are met and by guiding hazard identification and mitigation across the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities include reviewing designs, developing safety cases, and applying standards such as Def Stan 00-056 and IEC 61508 while ensuring UK MOD compliance.

Qualifications

• Degree in a STEM field or equivalent experience.
• Experience in a safety engineering role, ideally in defence.
• Good knowledge of UK MOD safety management incl. 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/EU safety legislation.

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 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.

Skills

Safety engineering

Def Stan 00-056

ASEMS

IEC 61508

SIL concepts

Safety legislation (UK/US/EU)

Education

Degree in a STEM subject or equivalent experience

Job description

Systems Safety Engineer

Location: Ampthill
Salary: Up to £53,000 per annum

The Role

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.

Essential Skills & Experience

• 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.