Job Description
Job Opportunity: Systems Safety Engineer
Hourly Rate: £70 per hour (UMBRELLA)
Location: Hybrid – Edinburgh or Newcastle (on-site 3 days per week)
Contract Type: 12-Month Contract (Inside IR35)
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
About the Role
We are looking for a Systems Safety Engineer to lead and support critical safety projects. You will play a key role in analysing and improving system safety, working closely with teams to manage safety risks and ensure compliance. This is a great opportunity for an experienced safety engineer to contribute to innovative technologies while promoting a strong safety culture.
What You’ll Be Doing
Hourly Rate: £70 per hour (UMBRELLA)
Location: Hybrid – Edinburgh or Newcastle (on-site 3 days per week)
Contract Type: 12-Month Contract (Inside IR35)
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
About the Role
We are looking for a Systems Safety Engineer to lead and support critical safety projects. You will play a key role in analysing and improving system safety, working closely with teams to manage safety risks and ensure compliance. This is a great opportunity for an experienced safety engineer to contribute to innovative technologies while promoting a strong safety culture.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Analyze safety across the entire system lifecycle, from design to in-service support.
- Identify and assess hazards, and propose solutions to minimize safety risks.
- Prepare and present safety documentation to customers and stakeholders.
- Define and document safety requirements to meet regulations and customer needs.
- Collaborate with engineers, suppliers, and partners to solve complex problems.
- Support safety programs, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Safety analysis experience in a safety-critical industry.
- Knowledge of engineering processes across multiple lifecycle phases.
- Familiarity with standards like ARP4754A, ARP4761, RTCA DO-254, or DO178C.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work with internal teams and external stakeholders effectively.