System Safety Engineer in Ampthill, Bedfordshire

Location: Bedfordshire (On-site - Monday & Tuesday, with flexibility required for business needs)
Salary: £45,000 - £53,000 per annum
Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Security Clearance: SC Clearance required (sole UK nationals only; dual nationality cannot be considered at this time. Candidates may start on BPSS while SC is in progress).

Are you a skilled Systems Safety Engineer looking to take the next step in your career?

We are seeking a Senior Systems Safety Engineer to join our dedicated engineering team. In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring the safety, compliance, and integrity of complex engineering systems across defence applications.

• Drive safety management processes across key projects from concept through to certification.
• Apply and manage UK MOD safety management frameworks, ensuring strict compliance with defence standards.
• Conduct hazard analysis, risk assessments, and functional safety evaluations.
• Determine Safety Integrity Levels (SIL) and demonstrate compliance with international functional safety standards.
• Ensure all systems meet UK, US, and EU safety legislation and regulatory requirements.

• Defence Safety Frameworks: Fully familiar with Def Stan 00-056 and the UK MOD Acquisition Safety Management System (ASEMS).
• Domain Regulations: Sound understanding of Defence Safety Regulations (preferably Defence Land Safety and Environmental Regulations).
• Defence Industry Experience: Proven track record in a safety-associated role within defence or a related high-hazard sector.
• Standards Expertise: Practical knowledge of domain standards such as Def Stan 23-015 (land certification) or weapon system integrations (Def Stan 07-085 / Def Stan 59-114).
• Safety: Hands-on experience with IEC 61508 (or equivalent), including derivation of SILs and demonstrating compliance.
• Legislative Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of relevant UK, US, and EU safety legislation.

• Nationality: Due to specific security requirements, applicants must be sole UK nationals (dual nationals cannot be accepted).
• Clearance: Must hold, or be eligible to achieve, SC Clearance. Candidates may be onboarded via BPSS clearance while SC is processed.

• Competitive Salary: £42,500 - £53,000 depending on experience.
• Work/Life Balance: Structured hybrid working pattern with fixed core on-site days (Monday & Tuesday).
• Impactful Work: Work on high-profile defence projects shaping safety-critical engineering solutions.

If you meet the requirements above and are ready to contribute to high-integrity engineering projects, apply today with your updated CV!

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