Job Description

Overview:

Expleo is a trusted partner for end-to-end, integrated engineering, quality services and management consulting for digital transformation. With a strong commitment to safety, innovation, and excellence, EXPLEO delivers cutting-edge solutions that address the complex challenges of the defence industry. As a Systems Safety Engineer, you will be a crucial member of our team, contributing to the safety and reliability of our state-of-the-art weapon systems.


Responsibilities:

Role and Responsibilities:

Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure the safety and reliability of weapon systems throughout the entire development lifecycle. Conduct hazard analysis, risk assessments, and safety assessments to identify potential hazards and risks associated with the missile systems and their components. Define and implement safety requirements, standards, and guidelines in compliance with industry regulations and customer specifications. Work closely with design and development teams to integrate safety considerations into system architecture, design, and operational concepts. Perform safety analysis for complex systems, including functional hazard assessments (FHAs), fault tree analysis (FTA), failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), and common cause analysis. Support the development of safety cases and safety documentation, providing clear and concise safety arguments and evidence to demonstrate compliance with safety standards. Participate in safety review boards and present safety assessments to stakeholders, customers, and regulatory authorities. Monitor safety-related issues and incidents, lead investigations when required, and propose corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence. Stay up-to-date with industry best practices, safety standards, and regulations related to defense and missile systems. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in systems safety engineering processes and methodologies.

Essential skills:

Requirements:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (e.g., Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering) or a related technical field. Proven experience as a Systems Safety Engineer in the defense, aerospace, or a safety-critical industry. Familiarity with safety standards and regulations, such as MIL-STD-882, DEF STAN 00-056, and/or DO-178C. Strong understanding of safety analysis techniques and methodologies, including FTA, FMEA, FHA, and system-level safety assessments. Experience with safety-related tools and software applications used in safety engineering. Knowledge of systems engineering principles, requirements management, and systems integration. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Effective communication and teamwork abilities, with the capacity to work across multidisciplinary teams. Eligibility for security clearance as required.

Desired skills:

Preferred Skills:

Familiarity with missile systems or other complex weapon systems. Experience with safety assessment of software-intensive systems. Knowledge of functional safety standards such as ISO 26262 or IEC 61508

Benefits:
Collaborative working environment - we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses Competitive company benefits Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:

+ Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible + Communicating and promoting vacancies
+ Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
+ Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
+ Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people


"We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age".

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive