Safety Engineer

Job Description Product Safety EngineerProduct 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 DoingYou'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 PlansConducting hazard identification, FMECA, FHA, FTA and other safety analysesProducing and reviewing Safety Cases and technical justificationWorking closely with engineering teams to ensure designs meet applicable safety standardsSupporting compliance activities across the development and verification processEngaging with stakeholders, certifiers, and customers on safety mattersThis is a chance to influence the safety of complex, high-value, mission-critical systems.?? Why This Role Stands OutWork for a major UK defence organisation with industry-leading engineering teamsHybrid working: 3 days onsite in Bristol, 2 days from homeHighly varied safety projects across land, air, maritime and autonomous systemsLong-term career growth, chartership pathways & technical leadership opportunitiesCompetitive salary + defence-grade benefits package??? What We're Looking ForExperience in Product Safety Engineering within defence, aerospace, or similarly regulated domainsKnowledge of standards such as DEF-STAN 00-056, IEC 61508, ARP 4761, or equivalentsStrong analytical mindset with experience in safety analysis techniquesAbility to develop and maintain safety documentation and assurance evidenceConfident communicator able to work with multidisciplinary engineering teamsUK nationality required due to project security requirementsJBRP1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-02-06