System Safety Engineer

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. Responsibilities will include:

• Evolve / review safety designs for products, associated support equipment and facilities, functional specifications and operations, and establishment of safety requirements for assigned systems.
• Experience of Ordnance.
• Focus on directing members of the team to meet critical schedules, resolution of complex technical and operational performance problems.
• Participation within projects in establishing the content and degree of support required for each Project.
• Development of acceptable risk criteria from first principles.
• Development of Independent analysis and mitigation identification to control or eliminate hazards.
• Development of definition and deliver hazard identification and hazard analysis requirements using. appropriate hazard analysis types and techniques.
• Development and delivery of appropriate ALARP strategies.
• Development and delivery of safety management of potentially hazardous trials.
• Development and delivery of safety documents as required to support customer and test/operational range requirements.
• Participate in accident investigations involving damage to products or related facilities and assists in identification of causes and corrective actions.
• 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.
• Fully familiar with UK MOD safety management including Def Stan 00-056 and understanding of UK MOD Acquisition Safety Management System (ASEMS) and associated domain Defence Safety Regulations (preferably Defence Land Safety and Environmental Regulations).
• Proven experience in a safety-associated role, preferably in a defence related industry. For example, knowledge of Def Stan 23-015 for land certification or integration of weapon systems such as Def Stan 07-085 or Def Stan 59-114.
• Experience in functional safety management, for example IEC 61508 or equivalent including knowledge deviation of Safety Integrity Levels (SIL) and demonstrating compliance.
• Detailed understanding and experience of UK, US and EU Safety Legislation.
• Experience with IT based toolsets common to the system safety discipline.
• Competent in the use of MS-Office applications.
• The role will require the candidate to have good verbal and written skills.

We pride ourselves on mission focused innovation, where performance excellence is at the heart of everything we do.

We’ll provide you with meaningful work that will allow you to grow your skills and enhance your career with us, but equally important to us is that you enjoy a strong work life balance as well.

So if you are interested in joining a growing team working on exciting programme there has never been a better time to apply! We may not know what’s going to change the world next, but chances are we’re already working on it, and you can be part of the story too!

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.

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 three business areas focusing on Vehicles, Special Projects and Mission Support, which provide a variety of products and services to the MoD and other customers including the Scout and support to the Land Environment Air Picture Provision capability. We are looking for talented individuals to join the company, in return, we can offer an exciting and challenging career path. Please note that Lockheed Martin Ampthill work an 8 day fortnight with the site closed every Friday

Lockheed Martin recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief. Discrimination on any of these grounds is expressly forbidden. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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 recruitment@global.lmco.com or call 02392 415270.