At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure safety in maritime defence systems and conduct risk assessments.
- Company: Leading defence technology organisation with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive contract, flexible working, and the chance to work on critical projects.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on safety in advanced naval and submarine programmes.
- Qualifications: Experience in safety engineering and functional safety principles required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
- Description
- Senior Safety Engineer Maritime & Underwater Systems
- Overview
KDC Projects is supporting a leading defence technology organisation delivering safety critical systems within the maritime and underwater battlespace domain.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Safety Engineer to join an established engineering team responsible for the development and assurance of Platform Management & Control Systems supporting advanced naval and submarine programmes.
About the Opportunity
This is an opportunity to support a strategically important maritime defence programme and contribute directly to the safety assurance of systems operating within the underwater battlespace.
The role would suit an experienced Safety Engineer looking to apply their expertise in functional safety, safety assurance and systems engineering within a complex defence environment.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of safety engineering activities including:
- Functional Safety activities
- System Safety Assessments
- Hazard Identification and Hazard Analysis
- Hazard Log development and maintenance
- Safety Case development and support
- Risk assessment and mitigation activities
- Safety Assurance across the engineering lifecycle
- Working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams and stakeholders
- Required Experience
Candidates should demonstrate experience in the following areas
- Safety Engineering within safety-critical environments
- Functional Safety principles and methodologies
- Hazard Analysis techniques
- Safety Case development
- System Safety Assessments
- Safety Assurance activities
Desirable Experience
- Experience within one or more of the following areas would be advantageous:
- Maritime Defence
- Naval Systems
- Submarine Programmes
- Platform Management Systems (PMS/IPMS)
- Control
- Systems
- Underwater Systems
- Royal Navy programmes
- Astute or Dreadnought programme experience
- Security Requirements
- BPSS
- Active SC Clearance
- Location & Working Pattern
- Surrey
- 1-2 days per week onsite
- Contract Information
- Contract opportunity - 12 months
- Immediate start available, subject to clearance transfer and onboarding
Senior Safety Engineer employer: KDC Group Services
As a leading employer in the aerospace sector, we offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment where Systems Engineers can thrive. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through continuous training opportunities and hands-on experience with cutting-edge refuelling technologies. Located at the forefront of aerospace innovation, we provide a unique chance to contribute to significant projects while enjoying a supportive culture that values teamwork and technical excellence.
