Safety Engineer (all levels)
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Job Summary
Safety Engineer (all levels)
Multiple UK Sites (Bristol Templecombe Cheadle Crawley Plymouth)
Step beneath the surface with Thales Underwater Systems where innovation meets security to shape the future of maritime defence. As the global defence sector undergoes unprecedented growth and transformation were leading the way with pioneering products advanced sensor technologies cutting-edge autonomous systems and world-class safety standards.
What were looking for
Were seeking ambitious Safety Engineers (Senior or Principal level) eager to contribute to novel mission-critical solutions on a worldwide stage. Join a collaborative powerhouse engaged in academic partnerships with leading universities and continual professional development. At Thales youll help safeguard tomorrow grow alongside visionary minds and gain the chance to work on technology innovations that protect navies shipping and vital underwater infrastructure.
What youll do
As a Safety Engineer at Thales Underwater Systems you will deliver key safety engineering activities for leading defence projects ensuring safety requirements are met at key project milestones. Youll provide expert safety guidance to project teams engage directly with customers on safety matters and ensure all processes meet both Thales standards and industry regulations like Def Stan 00-056 MIL STD 882 and Defence Maritime Regulations. Your role includes raising and investigating any safety concerns and supporting assurance across all our systems.
What youll need
Were looking for candidates with strong knowledge of safety management processes and experience delivering safety engineering work including use of tools and techniques such as FTA FMECA & GSN. You should be confident in hazard identification and use of hazard log management tools You should also be confident in the development of Safety Cases and fully conversant with the ALARP principle.
Defence experience is highly valued though we also welcome those from other safety-critical backgrounds. Knowledge of functional or software safety and IEC 61508 is an advantage and you must understand the engineering lifecycle. Knowledge of Environmental Management/EcoDesign and Human Factors are also advantageous but not required. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential for success in our collaborative multi-disciplined environment.
Security Clearance Statement
This role will require SC Clearance. It would be advantageous if currently held however if not currently held it is a requirement that the successful applicant will undergo achieve and maintain SC Clearance. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance.
To be eligible for full SC you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 some circumstances a minimum of 3 years residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted with additional overseas checks.For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the National Security Vetting (NSV) Agency - United Kingdom Security Vetting - ()
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In line with Thales Baseline Security requirements candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.
At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- ADAS
- System Design
- Distributed Control Systems
- Technical Writing
- Systems Engineering
- Requirements Management
- OSHA
- Sensors
- Signal Processing
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
- Programmable Logic Controllers
About Company
In all critical environments - air, land, sea, space and cyberspace - decision-makers, operators, crews and members of our armed services and security forces are faced with millions of important decisions every day. It is in supporting these people that Thales in the United States ha ... View more
