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Senior system safety engineer

Bedford
Lockheed Martin
Safety engineer
Posted: 4 May
Offer description

Permanent

Senior System Safety Engineer

Engineering

Ampthill - Bedfordshire

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Systems Safety Engineer to join the team at Lockheed Martin, Ampthill.

The role will involve supporting safety processes and the generation of artefacts to comply with IEC 61508 in support of Safety Integrity Level (SIL) claims.

1. Evolve / review safety designs for products, associated support equipment and facilities, functional specifications and operations, and establishment of safety requirements for assigned systems.
2. Experience of Ordnance.
3. Focus on directing members of the team to meet critical schedules, resolution of complex technical and operational performance problems.
4. Participation within projects in establishing the content and degree of support required for each Project.
5. Development of acceptable risk criteria from first principles.
6. Development of Independent analysis and mitigation identification to control or eliminate hazards.
7. Development of definition and deliver hazard identification and hazard analysis requirements using. appropriate hazard analysis types and techniques.
8. Development and delivery of appropriate ALARP strategies.
9. Development and delivery of safety management of potentially hazardous trials.
10. Development and delivery of safety documents as required to support customer and test/operational range requirements.
11. Participate in accident investigations involving damage to products or related facilities and assists in identification of causes and corrective actions.
12. Evaluate the interrelationship of system safety requirements and other aspects of concept design and development requirements to ensure the most cost effective program.

Required skills, qualifications and experience

Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 9 years of professional experience; or 7 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree. Considered an emerging authority.

Job Reference Number

18951BR

Salary Range

Competitive + Comprehensive Benefits + Bonus

Employee Type

Full Time

Hours Per Week

37.5

Working Schedule

4xFlex

Country

United Kingdom (UK)

Clearance Required for Role

SC

Graduate, Intern or Apprentice Vacancy?

No

What we offer you

At Lockheed Martin our employees come first and therefore your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment you can expect so much more.

We are an employer in support of and offering Flexible working with the option to also work a 4 day week depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off. We offer Competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement.

We have a Wealth of benefits available to you that can be selected through our wellbeing tool upon commencement of employment. Just a few of our amazing benefits are shown below:

13. Private Medical Insurance
14. Competitive Pension
15. Dental
16. Critical Illness
17. Life Assurance
18. Travel Insurance
19. Employee discounts for top high street shops
20. Employee Assistance Program which includes free face to face counseling sessions, Legal advice, Financial advice, etc
21. Internal training and development alongside our Education assistance programmes
22. Reimbursement for a professional membership
23. Competitive policies that support flexibility and family leave inclusive of enhanced maternity leave

Business Environment

Lockheed Martin (UK) Ampthill is a rapidly changing, dynamic part of the Lockheed Martin Corporation with both domestic and international customers. It consists of business areas focusing on Platform Integration, Ground Based Air Defence, Special Projects and Weapons, which provide a variety of products and services to the Ministry of Defence and other customers. We are looking for talented individuals to join the company, in return we offer an exciting and challenging career path and excellent work/life balance with a 4 day week (Mon-Thurs) and flexible working arrangements.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment that is aligned with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. We recognize the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximize value for our customers. Our focus is on identifying the most qualified candidate for each role, regardless of their background. If you are interested in a position, we invite you to share how your skills and perspectives could bolster our team and encourage you to apply, even if you feel your qualifications do not fully meet all the job criteria outlined in our advertisement. Furthermore, Lockheed Martin is dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all individuals. We are prepared to accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed. If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact end ngIf: ame != 'jobtitleInJobDetails' && ame != 'jobdescriptionInJobDetails' -->

Job Expires

29/04/2027

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