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Senior Safety Engineer

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StageUnknownStandardsIEC 61508 · MIL-STD-882IndustryAutomotiveSenioritySeniorRegionUnited KingdomWork modeHybridSource year2026Company sizeUnknownBenefitsadapt to your organisation

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Role summary

Are you passionate about delivering safety-critical solutions that make a real-world impact?

Responsibilities

  • Lead safety engineering activities across the full project lifecycle.
  • Develop key Safety Artifacts such as Safety Cases, Safety Plans and Hazard Logs.
  • Conduct HAZID (HAzard IDentification) and risk assessment workshops using techniques such as HAZOPs, STPA and SWIFT.
  • Apply qualitative and quantitative safety techniques including FHA, FMECA, FTA, ETA and Bow-Tie analysis.
  • Provide robust safety evidence and assurance to customers and stakeholders.
  • Support multiple projects across a range of innovative technologies and platforms.
  • Experience in Functional or System Safety within a safety-critical environment.
  • Knowledge of Safety Management Systems and safety case development.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
  • Understanding of standards and regulations such as DEF STAN 00-55/56, IEC 61508Functional Safety of E/E/PE Safety-Related Systems. The umbrella functional safety standard defining the safety lifecycle, SILA discrete level (SIL 1 to SIL 4) specifying the required risk reduction and dependability of a safety function under IEC 61508 and its sector standards. Read more levels, and requirements for electrical, electronic, and programmable systems. Read more or MIL-STD-882E.
  • Ability to assess risk, influence design decisions and solve complex engineering challenges.

Nice to have

  • Defence, Aerospace, Rail, Nuclear, Marine, Automotive or other safety-critical industry experience.
  • Experience in related disciplines such as RAM, Human Factors or EcoDesign.
  • Knowledge of UK MoD, MAA, CAA or Maritime regulatory environments.

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