Location: Crawley, United Kingdom
Thales people architect solutions at the heart of the defence-security continuum. Interoperable and secure information and telecommunications systems for defence, security, and civil operators, are based upon innovative use of radiocommunications, networks, and cybersecurity. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times.
Product Safety Engineer (x2 positions)
Crawley (Minimum 3 days onsite)
Are you an experienced product safety engineer? Are you passionate about making a difference to people’s lives? Would you like to be at the forefront of working with a world-class team? Got your interest, then look no further…
About the team:
Thales Secure Information and Communication Systems (SIX) is a global leader supporting defence, government and critical national infrastructure clients. With this comes dedicated support and fully managed services to help customers adapt to ever-changing operational environments and evolving threats.
Our Opportunity:
We are actively growing our SIX team due to both contract award and product innovation, as such we have a critical opening for a Product Safety Engineer. This would be a fantastic opening for an experienced Product Safety Engineer to diversify their portfolio, or for experienced Senior Safety/System Safety/Project Safety Engineers looking to take the next step in their career.
The role and overview of key responsibilities
* Ensure timely delivery of the safety artefacts into the project (safety programme).
* Creating Safety Assessment/Case and appropriately archiving the Safety Assessment/Case material.
* Developing and managing the project Safety Management Plan and gaining approvals.
* Identifying Legislation, Regulation, Standards and Policy relating to the product in conjunction with the Project Design Authority (PDA) and Contract Manager and monitoring changes.
* Reviewing observations and reports from manufacture, use and maintainers and contributing to the definition of corrective actions to maintain the solution Safety Assessment/Case where necessary.
* Reporting progress, expenditure and issues for safety engineering work packages.
* Supporting audits and the investigation of incidents and accidents.
About You:
You will have:
* Bachelor’s Degree (BEng, BSc) in a Numerate, Scientific or Engineering subject or Higher Education/equivalent training and experience. HNC/HND also acceptable with relevant experience in the technical areas indicated above.
* Knowledge of Product Safety Policies and Safety Management System processes.
* Knowledge of safety assessment processes/techniques (FTA, Event Tree, FMECA, RBD, LOPA, QRA).
* Experience of implementing Safety Management Plans for complex products and systems.
* Knowledge of sources of safety requirements (Def Stan, BS EN, ISO, IEC, etc.).
* Knowledge of the structure of Safety arguments/reports/cases and how to structure a system Safety Case Report for complex products.
* Knowledge of traditional safety engineering techniques, concepts and tools.
Desirable:
* Experience working in the Defence/Naval industry.
* Preferably from Communications background.
* Have knowledge of, or previous experience working with MAA (Military Aviation Authority) / AAOS (Air Traffic Management Equipment Approved Organization Scheme).
Security Clearance statement:
This role requires Security Clearance (SC). It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment.
What we can offer:
We are committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences.
Flexibility
Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times.
The Work Environment
At Thales, we believe in flexible SMART working and have the expectation this role will be delivered through a combination of remote and office based collaborative working.
Benefits at Thales
Alongside a competitive base salary, we offer a variable compensation plan bonus and benefits package, which includes:
* Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00pm.
* Pension Scheme.
* 28 days annual leave (Plus Bank Holidays).
* Life Cover.
* Progression and Development Opportunities.
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app.
* Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers.
Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales.
At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad.
Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process.
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