• Role: System Safety Engineer / Safety Engineer
• Location: Bristol / Milton Keynes / Yoevil / Hybrid
• Role Type: Contract | 6 month’s ongoing
• Salary: up to £60 an hour, depending on experience
• Job Title: System Safety Engineer / Safety Engineer

Our client invites applications for the position of E-7 System Safety Engineer / Safety Engineer, based in Yeovil, Bristol, or Milton Keynes. This opportunity is available as either a Full-Time or Part-Time role, with hybrid working arrangements.

Position Overview:

As an integral member of our client’s team, the E-7 System Safety Engineer will collaborate closely with the Systems Safety and Environmental Engineering Manager and report directly to the E-7 Wedgetail Lead Safety Engineer. The primary focus will be on undertaking development and in-service System Safety activities to support the UK MOD customer and the UK and US-based suppliers of the Wedgetail weapon system Airborne Mission Segment (AMS).

Key Responsibilities:

• Development of Operational, Product, and System Safety artefacts and associated documentation in compliance with Defence Standard 00-056 for the E-7 programme.
• Ensuring effective Hazard Identification and Analysis, including the generation of Hazard Logs and Programmable Element Safety Assessment.
• Chairing System Safety Working Groups and actively participating in customer safety meetings.
• Identifying, supervising, and implementing risk management strategies and supporting the development of mitigation plans.
• Applying appropriate safety legislation and regulations and supporting the ongoing development and enhancement of safety processes.
• Some travel within the UK, and possibly the US, may be required.

Preferred Skills, Qualifications & Experience:

• A degree in Engineering or equivalent qualification, coupled with formal system safety training.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and developing Safety Assessments for aircraft training and associated synthetic training systems.
• Previous industry experience in Military Air environment Safety Engineering, with a strong understanding of Def Stan 00-056.
• Proficiency in safety tools such as CASSANDRA, BowTieXP, Adelard Assurance, and Safety Case Environment.
• Excellent communication skills, technical proficiency, and project management capabilities are essential.
• Diplomatic yet assertive approach, with the ability to engage effectively with UK MOD customers, suppliers, and Boeing counterparts.
• Familiarity with UK military aircraft platforms and systems would be advantageous.
• Completion or pursuit of a postgraduate qualification in System Safety Engineering is highly desirable.

Work Authorisation:

• This position is open to locally hired candidates with the legal right to work in the UK. Our client will not seek immigration or labour sponsorship for applicants.

Security Clearance:

• Applicants must be eligible to obtain UK security clearance, which requires UK Citizenship.

• Anthony Howson
• Senior Recruitment Specialist
• anthonyh@iic.com
• linkedin.com/in/anthony-howson
• +34 644 563 312

Indotronix is an Equal Opportunity Employer