Bristol

Systems Safety Specialist

Posted on Friday, 3rd July 2026

Military and Defence
Bristol
Competitive DOE
Permanent

Job title: Systems Safety Specialist

Locations: Multiple locations (hybrid ~ 3 days a week on-site)

Salary: Highly competitive & seniority dependant.

Clearance: SC cleared or eligible for clearance.

A fast-growing European defence & security technology business, who develop autonomous systems and unmanned platforms, is hiring a Systems Safety Specialist to support safety-critical programmes from early concept through to certification.

Role responsibility:

  • Own & maintain hazard logs, safety requirements and safety assurance evidence
  • Lead Functional Hazard Assessment & Functional Hazard Analysis activity and workshops
  • Produce and contribute to safety cases and certification artefacts
  • Deliver FMEA/FMECA, failure mode, criticality and maintainability inputs
  • Support demonstrator / new product programmes.

What we’re looking for:

  • Proven systems safety background in aerospace, defence, UAS/UAV, automotive or other safety-critical domains
  • Working knowledge of standards such as ARP4754A / ARP4761 & DEF STAN 00-056
  • (Nice-to-have) ISO 26262 / IEC 61508
  • Strong stakeholder skills, proven ability to influence engineering teams and programme leadership

We have 2 positions available (Senior – Senior Principal), for a Senior Principal position you MUST have proven experience working from concept within a demonstrator role.

If you are interested apply with your CV and we can set up a quick call.

Daniel Badman

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