At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead safety assessments and ensure compliance for cutting-edge autonomous systems.
- Company: Fast-growing European defence tech company with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Highly competitive salary, hybrid work model, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Two positions available, offering excellent career advancement potential.
- Why this job: Join a team making a real impact in safety-critical technology and defence.
- Qualifications: Experience in systems safety within aerospace, defence, or automotive sectors.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
A fast-growing European defence security technology business, who develop autonomous systems and unmanned platforms, is hiring a Systems Safety Specialist to support safety-critical programmes from early concept through to certification.
Role responsibility:
- Own maintain hazard logs, safety requirements and safety assurance evidence
- Lead Functional Hazard Assessment
- Functional Hazard Analysis activity and workshops
- Produce and contribute to safety cases and certification artefacts
- Deliver FMEA/FMECA, failure mode, criticality and maintainability inputs
- Support demonstrator/new product programmes.
What we're looking for:
- Proven systems safety background in aerospace, defence, UAS/UAV, automotive or other safety-critical domains
- Working knowledge of standards such as ARP4754A/ARP4761 DEF STAN 00-056 (Nice-to-have) ISO 26262/IEC 61508
- Strong stakeholder skills, proven ability to influence engineering teams and programme leadership
We have 2 positions available (Senior - Senior Principal).
Systems Safety Specialist in Somerset employer: IO Associates
Join a dynamic and innovative European defence security technology company that prioritises employee growth and development. With a hybrid work model, competitive salary, and a culture that fosters collaboration and creativity, you will have the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge autonomous systems while working alongside industry experts in a supportive environment. This role not only offers meaningful work in safety-critical programmes but also the chance to be part of a fast-growing sector that values your expertise and input.
