Principal Software/Safety Engineer - IEC-61508
Ref no. BHN580913
Location: Filton, England
Start date: ASAP
Job type: Contract 12 months +
Job status: Open
Job summary
We are looking for a Software Safety Contractor on the design of cutting-edge systems for the UK's future submarine fleet with experience of IEC-61508. This role requires 2 days per fortnight or per month at any Southern Subs sites.
Key skills required for this role
Software Safety Engineer / IEC-61508
Important
You must be based in the UK and have a British Passport.
Would you like to apply your Programmable Elements Safety Engineering knowledge and expertise to the design of cutting-edge systems for the UK's future submarine fleet? We currently have a vacancy for a Principal Programmable Elements Safety Engineer to join the Integrated Combat Systems team based in a variety of locations in the UK.
* The Combat System encompasses the submarine's 'fight capability', including:
* Detecting Contacts & Targets both above and below the water
* Supporting Vehicle Control of the Submarine Platform and Safe Navigation
* Sending and receiving both global and local communications
* Supporting Self Defence of the Submarine Platform
As a Principal Programmable Elements Safety Engineer, you will be carrying out a range of Programmable Elements Safety Engineering activities and analyses on all areas of the combat system, including navigation, command and control, and communication systems. This work will contribute to the development and maintenance of Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Preliminary Systems Safety Assessments (PSSA)/Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA), to determine the responsibility for Safety, in order to allocate Safety Integrity Levels to the software functions. Ensuring that the risks of operating the submarine are broadly acceptable or tolerable and as low as reasonably practicable.
Joining the Dreadnought Combat Systems Safety Engineering Team will give you a unique and exciting opportunity to apply your knowledge and experience to a range of complex sub-systems that will form the combat system of a Submarine. Other benefits include:
* Travel to other BAE Systems sites including Barrow, Filton, Weymouth, Frimley
* Collaboration with Systems Engineering Teams and Technical Authorities
Core Duties
Typical duties include (but are not limited to):
* Conducting Programmable Elements Safety Engineering Activities, such as PHA, FTA and PSSA/SSA in support of the Combat System Design Safety Justification and Whole Boat Safety Case.
* Determining the causes of systematic Programmable Elements Safety failures and conducting common cause analysis.
* Defining and monitoring Programmable Elements Safety Requirements and compliance with CASS TOES.
* Organising and contributing to Hazard Identification workshops and Safety Committee meetings.
* Integrating and accepting Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) products.
* Engaging with third parties, such as equipment or system suppliers, to review and gather supporting Programmable Elements Safety evidence in accordance with Def Stan 00-055.
* Reporting the progress of Programmable Elements Safety Engineering activities at Project and Programme reviews.
* Working autonomously, communicating with system subject matter experts, MoD customers, system users (Royal Navy) and Technical Authorities (Product) for CS sub-systems.
* Working within an established Safety Management System to make recommendations for improvements where appropriate, while keeping abreast of changing Programmable Elements Safety standards and industry best-practice.
* Using your experience and knowledge to mentor and support junior engineers through their career development.
About Matchtech
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