System Safety Engineer

Location: City of Edinburgh

## System Safety Engineer Apply locations:
GB - Edinburgh:
GB - Newcastle time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R0020585
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* Job Description:

**** Your Impact
** Are you an experienced System Safety Engineer looking to apply your skills in a new and complex problem domain?

We are recruiting for a number of system safety engineers who will work on real engineering problems, ensuring our products are safe and comply with regulatory standards, whilst championing a safety culture in our projects.
** What you will do as a System Safety Engineer
*** Use safety analysis skills across the full system lifecycle: from requirements analysis (including bids and contracting); through design, development; to system integration, acceptance testing, delivery and in-service support.
* Identify hazards and investigate these using functional failure analyses and other techniques, identifying the necessary mitigations to reduce safety risks, and taking part in design trade-offs to implement them.
* Evidence your decisions using the data available to you, through fault tree analysis, scenario analysis, and various other techniques.
* Contribute to continual improvement of the Company Product Safety and Environmental Impact Management System.
*** Your work could contribute to:***
* * Radar systems for fighter jets like the Typhoon and SAAB Gripen*
* * GCAP – Future Generation Radar & Electro-Optical Targeting products*
* * Infra-Red Counter Measures (IRCM) systems*
* * Laser target designators and ranging systems*
* * Surveillance AESA (Active Electronically Scanned Array) radars
*** What you will bring
*** Experience of safety analysis of complex systems in a safety-critical industry.
* Experience across a number of engineering lifecycle phases.
* Experience of generating safety engineering artefacts e.g. system safety assessment, hazard log, fault trees, risk assessments etc.
* Knowledge of lasers, radar systems, and/or sensors and defensive aids systems.
* Ability to work with different engineering disciplines, e.g. software, electronics, mechanical.
* Experience with at least one of: ARP
4754B, ARP
4761A, RTCA DO-254, or DO-178C.
* An interest in new and emerging technologies and safety analysis techniques.
* Experience with any of the following tools:  + Cameo Systems Modeler  + IBM DOORS  + Adelard ASCE  + Isograph Reliability Work Bench This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. Any training required will be provided.
** Security Clearance
** This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit:
** Why join us
** At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.
* ** Time to Recharge:
** Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
* ** Secure your Future:
** Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
* ** Your Wellbeing Matters:
** Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
* ** Rewarding Performance**:
All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
* ** Never Stop Learning**:
Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and Linked In Learning.
* ** Refer a friend:
** Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
* ** Tailored Perks**:
Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym…