Systems Safety Engineer

Location

Ampthill, Bedfordshire

Salary

Negotiable

Contract

Permanent Systems Safety Engineer

Location: Ampthill
Salary: Up to £53,000 per annum

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Systems Safety Engineer to join our team in Ampthill, supporting the delivery of complex defence engineering programmes.

You will play a key role in ensuring systems meet safety requirements, identifying and managing potential hazards, and providing technical safety guidance throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction and support to the safety team, ensuring project deadlines are met.
• Review system designs, specifications and operational requirements to ensure safety compliance.
• Identify hazards, assess risks and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Develop and deliver safety cases, safety documentation and ALARP strategies.
• Support safety management of potentially hazardous trials.
• Ensure compliance with UK MOD safety standards and regulations.
• Support accident investigations and recommend corrective actions.
• Work closely with project teams and customers to deliver effective safety solutions.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Degree in a STEM subject or equivalent experience.
• Experience in a safety engineering role, ideally within the defence industry.
• Good knowledge of UK MOD safety management, including Def Stan 00-056 and ASEMS.
• Experience with functional safety standards such as IEC 61508.
• Understanding of Safety Integrity Levels (SIL).
• Knowledge of UK, US and EU safety legislation.

Desirable: Knowledge of Def Stan 23-015, Def Stan 07-085 or Def Stan 59-114.

Security Clearance

Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible to obtain a high level of UK security clearance.

Disclaimer

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.

Apply Job reference 131140_1793692372 Date posted 03 November 2026 Sector Defence, Aerospace and Security

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