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About the Role

As a Safety Engineer, you will play a key role in assuring the safety of complex, mission-critical systems that support the UK’s naval capability. Working within our Product Safety team, you will contribute to the design, development and ongoing support of Platform Management Systems for surface ships and submarines. This role is well suited to an engineer looking to grow their career in functional and product safety, with strong support, mentoring and development opportunities available.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of safety engineering activities across complex defence programmes
• Contribute to hazard identification and safety analysis, including HAZOP, FFA, FTA, FMECA and LOPA
• Assist in the generation of system safety requirements and safety targets
• Produce high-quality safety documentation in line with company and customer standards
• Support design reviews and safety committees, providing clear and evidence-based safety arguments
• Work collaboratively with systems, hardware, software and project teams to influence safe design outcomes

Requirements

• Education or experience in a safety-related engineering environment
• Awareness of functional and product safety standards such as IEC 61508 and Def Stan 00-056
• Understanding of hardware and software failure modes and their effects
• Exposure to safety and reliability analysis techniques such as hazard analysis, FMECA or FTA
• Ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary engineering teams
• Must be a UK national
• Must be able to gain and maintain SC (Security Check) UK Government security clearance

Location

• UK

Work Type

• Hybrid
• Full-time

Education Level

• Degree, HND or HNC in Engineering or a safety-related discipline, or equivalent experience

Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working options, including a compressed fortnight with every other Friday off
• Private healthcare
• Cash health plan
• Holiday buy and sell options
• Performance-related bonus
• Career development, training and mentoring opportunities

About the Company

• At Northrop Grumman UK, you are part of a team driving innovation where it matters most – solving tomorrow’s challenges and shaping the technology solutions of the future.
• Our UK Defence business is a sovereign software and systems centre of excellence, delivering cutting-edge solutions that form part of the modern backbone of the Royal Navy.
• Every day, our teams help build a more secure and connected world through technology that protects what matters most.
• We value diverse perspectives and believe that inclusive teams create better outcomes. Every voice matters here.
• From early-career development to future leadership opportunities, we support you to shape a career that grows with you.

Equal Opportunity

• Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce.