| Location: Bristol | Salary: Negotiable |
| Sector: Safety | Type: Permanent |
| Contact: Ian Cowx | Job Published: 1 day ago |
Principal Safety Engineer
Choose from Bristol, Portsmouth, Weymouth or Camberley (including hybrid/flexible working)
Competitive salary, dependent on your relevant experience, please get in touch to discuss.
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Safety Engineer with expertise in Programmable Elements to contribute to the development of advanced systems for next-generation defence platforms.
You will join a multidisciplinary team responsible for ensuring the safety and compliance of integrated systems critical to platform capability and survivability.
As a key technical contributor, you will lead and support activities that underpin the system safety case, focusing on programmable technologies embedded within the wider combat system. The role will require engagement across teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure adherence to safety standards and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Lead safety engineering tasks such as Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), and Safety Assessments (PSSA/SSA)
Analyse causes of programmable system failures, including systematic and common-cause failures
Define, manage, and monitor safety requirements in line with technical and contractual obligations
Support hazard identification workshops and safety committee meetings
Evaluate and integrate Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) solutions
Liaise with suppliers to gather and review safety evidence in compliance with Def Stan 00-055
Contribute to project reviews by reporting on safety engineering progress
Drive continuous improvement within the existing Safety Management System
About You
Essential Skills & Experience
Proven experience in safety engineering for systems involving programmable elements
Competent in performing safety assessments (FTA, SIL allocation, PSSA/SSA)
Familiarity with relevant defence standards (Def Stan 00-055, 00-056)
Knowledge of IEC/BS EN 61508 and application in high-integrity software systems
Understanding of Software Safety Integrity Levels (SIL) and/or Design Assurance Levels (DAL)
Desirable
Degree in engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status, or working towards it
What's on Offer
Competitive pension and annual leave
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Annual incentive potential and share schemes
Access to a wide range of employee benefits including wellness programmes, Cycle2Work, and retail discounts
Relocation support available (subject to eligibility)
Join Us
This is your opportunity to play a critical role in the development and assurance of complex defence systems. You'll be joining a forward-thinking, collaborative environment where your skills make a tangible difference in shaping future capabilities.
Apply today to be part of a high-impact engineering team supporting some of the most advanced technology projects in the UK.
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