Description
We are a prime contractor and major supplier to the UK Security Industry and have developed strong capabilities in mission systems integration in defence, national security and commercial markets. We also design, develop and manufacture a range of high-technology electronic systems and software at our facilities in Harlow.
System Safety reports into the Head of System and Product Integrity, along with the Certification, Airworthiness and Aircraft Design.
All projects have to demonstrate that the systems they deliver are acceptably safe. This is achieved through the creation of a Safety Case based on hazard analysis.
Hazard analysis and the assembly of Safety Cases is undertaken by Project Safety Engineers.
Responsibilities will include
Preparation and maintenance of Safety Plans
Preparation and maintenance of Hazard Analyses
Preparation and maintenance of Hazard Logs
Preparation and maintenance of Safety Cases
Derivation of safety requirements and safety integrity levels
Provision of safety input to project reviews
Provision of safety assurance to other projects, including auditing
Management of safety activities undertaken by other organisations and acceptance of the safety deliverables
Performance to budget and schedule
Provision of support to bid and proposal activities, including generation of estimates for safety aspects of the programme
The role may also include support to bids and proposals for future work.
Education and Experience Summary
Essential
Degree in Engineering, Physics, Computing or other relevant subject
Proven experience in an engineering discipline.
Proven & demonstratable experience in safety engineering.
Demonstrable Experience and Knowledge of Development of safety cases using Goal Structuring Notation (GSN) and Functional safety analysis.
Experience of working to Def-Stan , IEC61508 or similar standard.
IT literate
Desirable
Chartered engineer
Demonstrable Experience and Knowledge
Track record in producing safety cases acceptable to the customer and/or regulator
Experience of safety-related projects, preferably including software
engineering life cycle
Wide appreciation of safety standards and design/implementation techniques for safety
commercial awareness
If you belive you have the correct skills and experience then please apply with a most recent copy of your CV.