At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead safety engineering for innovative products, ensuring robust safety-by-design solutions.
- Company: Join a leading defence technology firm focused on safety and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, security clearance support, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on continuous improvement and career advancement.
- Why this job: Be a key player in shaping the future of safety in cutting-edge mission systems.
- Qualifications: Engineering degree and experience in safety engineering within high-integrity industries.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 70000 £ per year.
You will be regarded as the company's safety subject matter expert. You will be acting as Functional Safety Manager (for all safety lifecycle phases) for the development of new and existing products and features. You will be a key technical partner to multidisciplinary engineering teams, collaborating directly to develop robust safety-by-design solutions by leading the system safety engineering process, defining safety requirements, conducting hazard analyses, and authoring safety cases that underpin cutting-edge mission systems.
Day-to-day duties include:
- Hazard identification and risk assessments (e.g. FMEDA, HAZOP) for complex electronic systems.
- Develop and maintain safety cases and safety management plans in line with industry standards such as IEC 61508, DEF STAN 00-056, or equivalent.
- Manage product safety analysis, including Hazard Log, Safety and Environmental Case Report, Hazard Materials Analysis, Environmental Impact Assessment, FMEDA, etc.
- Define safety requirements and ensure they are traceable through system design and verification processes.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of safety processes and methodologies.
- Working closely with sub-contractors to ensure understanding and adherence to safety and environmental requirements.
Essential skills:
- Bachelors degree in an Engineering discipline.
- Eligible for UK GOVT security clearance (SC min).
- Demonstrable experience in safety engineering within defence, automotive, or other high-integrity industries.
- Strong knowledge of military safety standards (e.g. DEF STAN 00-055 and DEF STAN 00-056).
- Strong knowledge of safety standards such as IEC 61508 or ISO 26262, and the following related activities: Safety planning, Hardware and Software development, Fault Tree Analysis, FMEA/FMECA, Reliability (SIL) calculations, Product safety manuals.
- Experience with risk assessment techniques such as FMEDA and hazard analysis.
Highly Desirable:
- Knowledge of Military Land Systems Engineering.
- Experience with embedded systems or defence electronics.
- Knowledge of cyber-security considerations in safety-critical systems.
- Current UK security clearance (SC or DV).
Senior Safety Engineer in Hampshire employer: Akkar
Akkar is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, making it an ideal place for IT Operations & AI Automation Engineers. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to work hands-on with cutting-edge technology while contributing to meaningful projects that drive efficiency and automation. Located in a dynamic environment, Akkar offers competitive benefits and a supportive atmosphere that encourages professional development and teamwork.
