System Safety Design Engineer

System Safety Design Engineer

Main Responsibilities

• Support system safety activities across major rail infrastructure projects.
• Undertake hazard identification and risk assessment activities.
• Develop and maintain Hazard Records and associated safety documentation.
• Support the preparation and delivery of Safety Cases and Safety Justifications.
• Carry out safety assessments including FTA, FMEA and Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA).
• Work closely with design, systems, engineering and assurance teams to ensure safety requirements are embedded throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support compliance with applicable railway safety standards and project safety management plans.
• Participate in safety reviews, audits and assurance activities.
• Assist with incident investigations and root cause analysis where required.
• Produce technical reports and present findings to internal and external stakeholders.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree qualified Engineer or equivalent technical qualification.
• Knowledge of UK railway standards and safety management processes.
• Experience in a Systems Safety, Safety Assurance, Functional Safety or RAMS Engineering role.
• Strong understanding of hazard identification, risk assessment and safety assurance processes.
• Experience developing or contributing to Safety Cases.
• Working knowledge of FTA, FMEA and PHA methodologies.
• Experience within rail, transportation, infrastructure or other highly regulated engineering environments.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong technical writing and stakeholder communication skills.
• Membership of a relevant professional body would be advantageous.

Desirable Experience

• High-speed rail experience (HS2)
• Experience working on complex infrastructure or transportation projects.
• Experience supporting design assurance and systems integration activities.