Please note: Due to the nature of the role, this position requires eligibility to obtain and maintain DV Security Clearance.
Copello are looking for an experienced Principal Safety Engineer to provide technical leadership across the development of complex, safety-critical defence systems. The role will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to identify and manage risks throughout the product lifecycle.
What you'll be doing:
Leading hazard identification, safety assessments and reliability analysis
Producing and reviewing FMEA/FMECA, FTA and other safety analysis
Developing and maintaining safety cases, hazard logs and safety requirements
Influencing design decisions to ensure safety is embedded throughout development
Leading safety reviews and workshops with engineering teams and stakeholders
Providing technical guidance and mentoring to other engineers
Supporting design reviews, verification activities, bids and customer engagements
What we're looking for:
Strong experience within Safety Engineering in a safety-critical environment
Experience across hazard analysis, risk assessment and safety case development
Knowledge of relevant safety standards, ideally Def Stan 00-056 and/or MIL-STD 1629
Experience with FMEA/FMECA, FTA, PHA or FHA
Ability to influence technical decisions and work across multidisciplinary teams
Defence, aerospace, nuclear, rail or similar regulated industry experience
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