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Safety and Reliability Engineer

Stevenage
1 week ago
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Location: Stevenage (hybrid working - 3 days per week onsite)

Role details:

Our client, a leading defence company, are seeking a Safety and Reliability Engineer to join a highly respected team that plays a pivotal role in shaping the dependability of complex defence systems from concept through to delivery. This role offers an opportunity to work directly with military partners and cutting-edge technology, influencing key decisions early in the development lifecycle.

You will:

Balance time and cost constraints to construct a robust and credible reliability and/or safety case, supported by appropriate and sufficient evidence to meet customer expectations.

For reliability:

Ensure optimal effort is applied to progressive reliability assurance throughout the system lifecycle.

Drive the delivery of a lean yet effective reliability programme, tailored to system complexity and risk.

For safety (where applicable):

Optimise safety assurance activities while balancing safety requirements against the lethal capabilities of complex weapon systems.

Collaborate within a team with deep expertise in safety and reliability engineering, contributing to a strong culture of technical excellence.

Engage in a variety of projects across different platforms and domains, offering the opportunity to work internationally.

Develop a deep technical understanding of advanced systems and their operating environments through hands-on project involvement.

What we're looking for from you:

Detailed understanding and experience of how the hazard analysis and safety evaluation processes integrate with the system engineering process
Ability to deliver supporting information (Safety Case Reports, Hazard Analysis, Functional Failure Analysis, FTA, FMECA, reliability prediction, etc).
Fully appreciates that reliability is not just a number, and has experience of reliability planning, analysis and testing during development.
Proven knowledge of, and experience in, the application of UK and International system engineering processes.
Good knowledge of complex electronic systems and the associated safety and reliability issues
Track record as an effective teammate with strong interpersonal and influencing skills and the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary / multi-national team.
Analytical and problem solving skills with good verbal and written communication
Ideally degree qualified or equivalent

Benefits:

Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Opportunities for continued professional development
Collaborative and supportive work environment
International project work and exposure to advanced defence technologies
Apply today via the link provided

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