I'm looking for a Product Safety Engineer to join a leading defence organisation based in Filton. Are you an experienced Product Safety Engineer with a passion for ensuring the safety and reliability of complex defence systems? Do you want to contribute to high-stakes projects that make a real impact in the defence sector and the security of the UK? Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement safety management processes, ensuring that defence systems meet all relevant safety standards and regulations. Conduct safety assessments and analyses, including Failure Modes Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) and Hazard Analysis. Lead the creation and maintenance of product safety documentation, including Safety Cases, Safety Requirements and Safety Certification. Ensure compliance with defence safety regulations and standards, such as DEF STAN 00-56, MIL-STD-882 and ISO 26262. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including design, development, and testing engineers, to identify and mitigate safety risks throughout the system lifecycle. Support the development of safety strategies and contribute to risk management processes for defence products and systems. Provide technical advice and safety guidance throughout the design, development and testing phases. Participate in safety audits, reviews, and safety-related meetings to ensure adherence to safety policies and procedures.Required Skills and Experience: A degree in Engineering, Safety Engineering or a related discipline. Proven experience in Product Safety Engineering within the defence or aerospace sectors. Strong knowledge of safety management systems and safety analysis techniques (e.g., FMECA, FTA, Hazard Analysis). Familiarity with defence safety standards such as DEF-STAN 00-56, MIL-STD-882, and ISO 26262. Experience in developing Safety Cases and working with Safety Certification processes. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a deep understanding of risk management principles. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels and produce clear, concise reports.Desirable Skills: Familiarity with reliability engineering principles and tools. Experience working in a highly regulated environment, particularly in the defence sector. A safety-related qualification such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Safety Management Systems (SMS).Why Join This Company? Impactful Work: Contribute to safety-critical projects that help protect national security and enable defence capabilities. Career Development: Access to professional growth opportunities, continuous learning, and a pathway for career progression. Collaborative Environment: Work in a dynamic team of safety professionals dedicated to the highest standards of safety engineering. Competitive Salary & Benefits: They offer a comprehensive benefits package including pension, healthcare and flexible working options.If you're passionate about safety engineering and want to work on mission-critical defence projects, this is the perfect opportunity for you The salary is £55,000 to £65,000 and offers hybrid-working