Systems Safety Engineer (Contract)

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

Job summary

An established industry player in the defense sector is seeking a Systems Safety Engineer for a 12-month contract. This role is perfect for individuals who thrive in dynamic environments and are eager to engage with multi-disciplined teams. You will conduct comprehensive safety assessments, manage safety programs, and contribute to the continuous improvement of safety systems. Your expertise in safety analysis will be crucial as you navigate complex interactions and dependencies across the engineering lifecycle. If you are passionate about safety and ready to tackle exciting challenges, this opportunity is designed for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in safety analysis on complex systems in safety-critical industries.
• Familiarity with engineering lifecycle phases and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety assessments and support projects on all safety issues.
• Identify hazards using analyses and document outcomes for stakeholders.

Skills

Safety Analysis

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Stakeholder Management

Safety Culture Promotion

Technical Documentation

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

ARP4754A

ARP4761

RTCA DO-254

DO178C

Job description

Divisional Manager - Defence & Security @ CBSbutler

Systems Safety Engineer

• 12 month contract
• Edinburgh or Newcastle (3 days p/w on site)

This role would suit a Systems Safety Engineer who:

• Is comfortable working across the whole system and able to quickly develop an understanding of complex interactions and dependencies
• Is motivated to work closely with multi-disciplined teams to get down into the detail

Depending on experience, there is an opportunity to manage a safety programme, and/or work across a number of different products, at different stages of the engineering lifecycle.

What you’ll do as a Systems Safety Engineer

Day to day, you will be conducting safety assessments and supporting projects on all safety issues, working closely with project leadership and other engineers in a variety of disciplines. You will:

• Use safety analysis skills across the full system lifecycle: from requirements analysis (including bids and contracting); through design, development; to system integration, acceptance testing, delivery and in-service support
• Identify hazards and investigate these using functional failure analyses and other techniques, identifying the necessary mitigations to reduce safety risks, and taking part in design trade-offs to implement them
• Evidence your decisions using the data available to you, through fault tree analysis, scenario analysis, and various other techniques
• Document and present the outcomes of safety analysis to stakeholders
• Generate safety requirements to meet customer and/or regulatory safety target requirements
• Work closely with many different engineering disciplines, customers, partners and suppliers to help solve complex problems
• Support audits as required
• Promote the specialism and Safety Culture within the project(s)
• Contribute to continual improvement of the Company Product Safety and Environmental Impact Management System

What we need from you:

• Experience of safety analysis in a safety-critical industry on complex systems
• Experience across a number of engineering lifecycle phases
• Experience with at least one of: ARP4754A, ARP4761, RTCA DO-254, or DO178C
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience of working with a variety of internal and external stakeholders of varying seniorities
• A passion for promoting and improving safety culture
• An interest in new and emerging technologies and safety analysis techniques

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Engineering and Manufacturing

Industries

Defense and Space Manufacturing, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing