SC-Cleared Safety Engineer – Systems & Safety Assurance

iO Associates; Bristol (VA); Hybrid; USD 79,925 - 113,227; Full time

Job summary

iO Associates is looking for a Safety Engineer to join a permanent, hybrid role in the Bristol area. You will support safety assurance across the full engineering lifecycle, from requirements to integration, verification and validation.

The role involves delivering safety activities, leading safety work packages, and applying recognized analysis techniques in a fast-growing, cross-functional engineering environment. SC clearance eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Understanding of systems engineering and safety engineering principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Confident written and verbal communication.
• Comfortable working in cross-functional engineering teams.
• Eligible for SC clearance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safety activities across the project lifecycle.
• Support/lead safety work packages with on-time, cost and quality delivery.
• Apply safety analysis techniques (FMEA, HAZOP, BowTie).
• Develop and maintain safety artefacts (hazard logs, safety case reports).
• Collaborate on trade studies, design reviews, and technical feasibility.
• Engage stakeholders and present safety progress at reviews.

Skills

Systems engineering

Safety engineering

Analytical skills

Communication skills

SC clearance eligible

Job description

iO Associates is looking for a Safety Engineer to join a permanent, hybrid role in the Bristol area. You will support safety assurance across the full engineering lifecycle, from requirements to integration, verification and validation.

The role involves delivering safety activities, leading safety work packages, and applying recognized analysis techniques in a fast-growing, cross-functional engineering environment. SC clearance eligibility is required.