Northrop Grumman UK
Safety Engineer
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Safety Engineer
Principal Safety Engineer
New Malden £60,000 - £75,000 SC Security Clearance Required
What’s Your Possible?
At Northrop Grumman UK, you are part of a team pushing the boundaries of innovation, addressing critical challenges, and shaping the technology solutions of tomorrow. This mindset—Defining Possible—goes beyond solving problems; it fosters career growth and drives positive impact in the communities we serve.
The Opportunity
This isn’t just a job—it’s a mission.
As a Principal Safety Engineer, you will lead safety assurance activities across the design, development, and maintenance of cutting-edge naval infrastructure for Platform Management Systems, including surface ships and submarines. You’ll be instrumental in shaping mission-critical naval operations, reporting to the Product Safety Manager and acting as a pivotal member of the Safety Engineering team, overseeing critical analyses like:
- HAZOPs (Hazard and Operability Studies)
- FFA (Functional Failure Analysis)
- FTA (Fault Tree Analysis)
- FMECA (Failure Mode, Effects, and Criticality Analysis)
- LOPA (Layer of Protection Analysis)
Our UK Defence business stands as a Sovereign software and systems centre of excellence, supporting UK-wide and internationally deployed multi-domain command and control systems. Your work is foundational to the modern backbone of the Royal Navy, driven by a spirit of fierce curiosity, dedication, and innovation to solve the world’s most pressing challenges.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Develop safety activities and work schedules aligned with programme requirements to meet milestones and satisfy safety targets.
- Oversee safety assurance for naval systems, ensuring the design meets hardware, software, and firmware standards.
- Lead safety audits at internal/external design reviews and safety committee meetings.
- Ensure technical documentation adheres to company and customer procedures.
- Guide safety-related analysis to influence engineering design decisions and propose improvement solutions.
- Present complex safety arguments to stakeholders, both internally and externally.
- Collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams (CRP, hardware, software, ILS engineers, project management, supplier teams) to deliver high-quality output.
- Stay informed on the latest standards and best practices to drive continuous improvement.
- Contribute to Monthly Staff Meetings, Team Briefings, and SOFT reports.
- Mentor junior employees as required.
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Who We’re Looking For
- Relevant experience in a safety-related engineering environment.
- Proven ability to lead technical activities and oversee safety assurance processes.
- In-depth knowledge of international/defence standards, including:
- IEC 61508
- Def Stan 00-056
- Experience with safety assurance of COTS/software/high-integrity systems.
- Ability to assess hardware/software failure modes, causes, and effects.
- Proficiency in safety/reliability analysis techniques, including:
- Hazard identification and risk assessment
- FMECA/LOPA/FTA
- Competence in risk assessment methodologies and ALARP justification development.
- Collaborative skills to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams.
- Undergraduate/postgraduate degree, HND, or HNC in Engineering or Safety Management.
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Security Clearance Requirements
- UK national eligibility applies.
- Current and future ability to obtain and maintain SC (Security Check) UK Government clearance.
For assistance with the process, contact: talentenquiries@uk.ngc.com
Our Benefits
- Flexible/hybrid working, including a compressed fortnight (alternate Fridays off) arrangement.
- Private healthcare & i-ihug cash health plan.
- Holiday buy/sell options for added flexibility.
- Performance-related bonus scheme.
- Career development, training, mentoring, and leadership opportunities.
Why Join Northrop Grumman UK?
A Mission to Protect What Matters
Our teams -structure a safer, more connected world, delivering technology that safeguards people and operations.
A Culture of Belonging & Growth
We promote diversity, openness, and inclusive teams, believing diverse perspectives lead to the best outcomes. Every voice here matters—and your career pathway is up to you.
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