Product Safety Engineer – Defence Prime | Bristol (3 Days Onsite) Join a leading UK Defence Prime delivering some of the most complex and safety-critical engineering programmes in the industry.
We’re looking for an experienced Product Safety Engineer to help ensure the safe delivery of advanced defence systems used in real-world operational environments.
This role is based in Bristol , with a hybrid setup requiring 3 days per week onsite with highly skilled systems, hardware, software, and programme teams.
What You’ll Be Doing
- You’ll play a key role in supporting the safety lifecycle across a range of cutting-edge defence projects, including:
- Developing and maintaining Product Safety Management Plans
- Conducting hazard identification , FMECA, FHA, FTA and other safety analyses
- Producing and reviewing Safety Cases and technical justification
- Working closely with engineering teams to ensure designs meet applicable safety standards
- Supporting compliance activities across the development and verification process
- Engaging with stakeholders, certifiers, and customers on safety matters
- This is a chance to influence the safety of complex, high-value, mission-critical systems.
Why This Role Stands Out
- Work for a major UK defence organisation with industry-leading engineering teams
- Hybrid working: 3 days onsite in Bristol , 2 days from home
- Highly varied safety projects across land, air, maritime and autonomous systems
- Long-term career growth, chartership pathways & technical leadership opportunities
- Competitive salary + defence-grade benefits package
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in Product Safety Engineering within defence, aerospace, or similarly regulated domains
- Knowledge of standards such as DEF-STAN 00-056 , IEC 61508 , ARP 4761 , or equivalents
- Strong analytical mindset with experience in safety analysis techniques
- Ability to develop and maintain safety documentation and assurance evidence
- Confident communicator able to work with multidisciplinary engineering teams
- UK nationality required due to project security requirements
Rate:
Not specified
Location:
Bristol
IR35 Status:
Not specified
Remote Status:
Hybrid
Industry:
Engineering
Seniority Level:
Mid-Level