Principal Safety Engineer

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.

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.

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  Lead safety engineering tasks such as Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), and Safety Assessments (PSSA/SSA)
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  Analyse causes of programmable system failures, including systematic and common-cause failures
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  Define, manage, and monitor safety requirements in line with technical and contractual obligations
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  Support hazard identification workshops and safety committee meetings
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  Evaluate and integrate Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) solutions
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  Liaise with suppliers to gather and review safety evidence in compliance with Def Stan 00-055
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  Contribute to project reviews by reporting on safety engineering progress
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  Drive continuous improvement within the existing Safety Management System

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  Proven experience in safety engineering for systems involving programmable elements
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  Competent in performing safety assessments (FTA, SIL allocation, PSSA/SSA)
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  Familiarity with relevant defence standards (Def Stan 00-055, 00-056)
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  Knowledge of IEC/BS EN 61508 and application in high-integrity software systems
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  Understanding of Software Safety Integrity Levels (SIL) and/or Design Assurance Levels (DAL)
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  Degree in engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
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  Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status, or working towards it

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  Competitive pension and annual leave
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  Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
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  Annual incentive potential and share schemes
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  Access to a wide range of employee benefits including wellness programmes, Cycle2Work, and retail discounts
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  Relocation support available (subject to eligibility)

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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Principal Software Safety Consultant - Defence & Critical Systems Location: Hybrid (Bristol office + Remote Working) Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary Range: £70,000 - £90,000 + Benefits (see end of page) Clearance Required: Must be eligible for UK Security Clear

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