Safety Engineer
Job in
Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-02-05
Listing for:
Experis
Full Time, Part Time
position Listed on 2026-02-05
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Safety Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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
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