System Safety Engineer in Portsmouth

Salary: £35,000-£40,000 DOE

Full Time Permanent

Who we are: SubSea Craft is a growing, privately‑funded, UK‑based innovative maritime technology company specialising in next‑generation, high‑performance watercraft and systems. We operate at the intersection of advanced engineering, cutting‑edge design, and user‑centric innovation, delivering safe, effective, and enabling solutions for both commercial and defence applications.

What We Offer:

• Annual Leave – 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private Healthcare – Access to comprehensive private healthcare coverage to support your physical and mental wellbeing
• Life Assurance and Critical Illness Cover – Comprehensive protection including Life Assurance (4x salary) and Critical Illness Cover for added financial security
• Family Leave – Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Christmas Leave – A Christmas shutdown is typically observed
• Professional Development – Commitment to ongoing learning and career growth, supported by training programmes and access to LinkedIn Learning
• Pension Contribution – Pension scheme with the option to contribute via salary sacrifice
• Flexible Working – Opportunities for flexible working arrangements to promote work–life balance
• Inclusive Culture – A professional environment that values diversity, innovation, and collaboration

Responsibilities Will Include:

• Deliver system and functional safety across a portfolio of concurrent projects
• Develop and maintain Safety Management Plans, safety cases, Assurance Reports and supporting evidence
• Lead hazard identification and risk analysis activities using recognised techniques (e.g. HAZID, HAZOP, FMEA)
• Manage hazard logs, ALARP justification and residual risk acceptance
• Own safety requirements and ensure full traceability through design, verification and evidence
• Lead and support safety assurance activities across complex engineering projects
• Develop safety processes that are aligned with industry best practice and customer requirements
• Ensure compliance with relevant safety standards and regulatory frameworks (e.g. DEF STANs, EN standards, ALARP principles)
• Work closely with systems, software, and hardware engineers to embed safety into designs
• Support safety reviews, audits, and stakeholder engagement, including customers and regulators
• Liaise with internal and external customers on all aspects of the product/project lifecycle whilst being actively engaged within various Engineering and Management teams
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including mechanical, electrical, and control engineers, to achieve integrated and cohesive system solutions

Qualifications And Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 3 years experience safety engineering within defence or safety‑critical environments
• Working across the full engineering lifecycle
• Comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously and working autonomously
• Solid understanding of functional safety and daily application of relevant standards
• Knowledge of safety‑critical standards such as Def Stan 00-056/00-055, IEC 61508, MIL‑STD‑882 or equivalent
• Engineering discipline background (systems, mechanical or electrical disciplines welcomed)
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to influence design decisions; proven experience as a Safety Assurance Engineer
• Strong knowledge of safety engineering principles and lifecycle assurance
• Experience producing safety cases and associated evidence
• Familiarity with UK safety and regulatory standards
• Experience of producing Safety Management Plans and Safety Case documentation
• Experience of conducting Risk identification and Hazard assessments
• Previous experience in creating and maintaining hazard logs, evidence gathering and requirements validation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
• Desirable to be conversant with Jira and Confluence
• Desirable to have experience with marine platforms and knowledge of MCA Workboat Code 3
• Desirable to have experience of using 3rd party test facilities to deliver assurance evidence
• Professional registration (IEng / CEng) or working towards is desirable

Note: Due to the nature of work undertaken at SubSea Craft, the selected candidate must be capable of meeting the security requirements of the position, which would include as a minimum existing right to live and work in the UK, Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), with UK National security clearance required for certain roles.

What We Expect From You:

• Teamwork, mutual respect and collaboration
• Initiative and independent working
• Honesty and integrity
• Business and commercial awareness
• Agility, adaptability and continuous development

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

Please note that all offers of employment are conditional and subject to satisfactory DBS, driving licence and reference checks. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify candidates from employment. We will consider criminal record information alongside the wider range of evidence gathered at the application, interview, and pre‑employment checking stages.

Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to everyone. If you are shortlisted, we will aim to contact you within 14 days of your application or the closing date (if stated). We may retain your details for future suitable roles unless you advise us otherwise.

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