Systems Safety Engineer
Expleo GroupFilton, England, United Kingdom
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About the role
Expleo is a world-renowned defence and security company specializing in the design and production of advanced missile systems. With a strong commitment to safety, innovation, and excellence,
Expleo delivers cutting-edge solutions that address the complex challenges of the defence industry. As a Systems Safety Engineer, you will be a crucial member of our team, contributing to the safety and reliability of our state-of-the-art missile systems.
Responsibilities
Expleo delivers cutting-edge solutions that address the complex challenges of the defence industry. As a Systems Safety Engineer, you will be a crucial member of our team, contributing to the safety and reliability of our state-of-the-art missile systems.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure the safety and reliability of missile systems throughout the entire development lifecycle.
- Conduct hazard analysis, risk assessments, and safety assessments to identify potential hazards and risks associated with the missile systems and their components.
- Define and implement safety requirements, standards, and guidelines in compliance with industry regulations and customer specifications.
- Work closely with design and development teams to integrate safety considerations into system architecture, design, and operational concepts.
- Perform safety analysis for complex systems, including; functional hazard assessments (FHAs), fault tree analysis (FTA), failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), common cause analysis, Hazard Analysis, Hazard Identification, Foundation Safety Reviews, Hazard Log Management (using DOORS), Safety Compliance Matrix, Mitigation Strategies and Safety Case Reports.
- Support the development of safety cases and safety documentation, providing clear and concise safety arguments and evidence to demonstrate compliance with safety standards.
- Participate in safety review boards and present safety assessments to stakeholders, customers, and regulatory authorities.
- Monitor safety-related issues and incidents, lead investigations when required, and propose corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence.
- Stay up to date with industry best practices, safety standards, and regulations related to defense and missile systems.
- Bachelor's or master’s degree in engineering (e.g., Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering) or a related technical field.
- Familiarity with safety standards and regulations, such as MIL-STD-882, DEF STAN 00-056, and/or DO-178C.
- Strong understanding of safety analysis techniques and methodologies, including FTA, FMEA, FHA, and system-level safety assessments.
- Knowledge of systems engineering principles, requirements management, and systems integration.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities, with the capacity to work across multidisciplinary teams.
- Familiarity with missile systems or other complex weapon systems.
- Knowledge of functional safety standards such as ISO 26262 or IEC 61508
- Experience with safety assessment of software-intensive systems.
- Experience with safety-related tools and software applications used in safety engineering.
- Proven experience as a Systems Safety Engineer in the defense, aerospace, or a safety-critical industry.
- Experience of facilitating/undertaking Hazard Identification and Assessment exercises using some or all of the following:
- Hazard and Operability Studies (HazOpS);
- Fault Tree Analysis;
- Event Tree Analysis;
- Eligibility for security clearance as required.
- Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
- As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
- Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
- Communicating and promoting vacancies
- Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
- Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
- Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people
We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive
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Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 3582 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~59k in sampleP25 £38kP75 £57k
£30kmedian £46k£57k
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