UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: YesRELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: UK-Security Check (SC)TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDefine Possible at Northrop Grumman UKAt Northrop Grumman UK, our mission is to solve the most complex challenges by shaping the technology and solutions of tomorrow. We call it Defining Possible.This mind-set goes beyond our customer solutions; it's the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community. So, what's your possible?Opportunity:Salary: £45,000 - £55,000This is more than just a job; it's a mission.As a Senior Safety Engineer, you'll have the chance to provide safety assurance on the design, development, and maintenance of cutting-edge infrastructure for naval vessel Platform Management Systems - including both surface ships and submarines. You will play a crucial role in both the development of the product and the provision of support to mission-critical naval operations. Reporting to the Product Safety Manager and as a valued member in the Safety Engineering team.Safety engineering activities including Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOPs), Functional Failure Analysis (FFA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Failure Mode, Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) and Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA).Our UK Defence business is a Sovereign software and systems centre of excellence. As well as developing and supporting UK wide and internationally deployed multi-domain command and control systems, our work is critical to the modern backbone of the Royal Navy. We pioneer - with fierce curiosity, dedication, and innovation, we seek to solve the world's most challenging problems.Responsibilities:Report to the Product Safety Manager, under the guidance of Principal Safety Engineers.Undertake safety activities required by the programme.Generate safety requirements for the system to ensure that the customer's safety targets, and derived safety targets can be met by the system design (e.g. random hardware failure probabilities; systematic safety integrity level (SIL) targets for hardware, software and firmware).Deliver safety products and activities on a complex project, supporting project milestones and safety objectives.Supporting safety audits at internal and external design reviews and safety committee meetings.Producing technical documentation to a high standard in accordance with company/customer proceduresUndertaking analysis that positively impacts the design decisions and solutions propose by the engineering teams.Supporting the generation of safety arguments to internal and external stakeholders in order to influence their consideration of safety decisions.Working collaboratively within multi-disciplined teams to enhance NGs reputation by generating high quality and well-reasoned outputs.Travelling to customer and sub-contractor sites in the UK, occasionally overseas, as requiredBenefits:We can offer you a range of flexible and hybrid working options to suit you, including optional compressed working schedule with every other Friday off. Our benefits including private health care, career development opportunities and performance bonuses. For a comprehensive list of benefits, speak to our recruitment team.We are looking for:Relevant work experience in a safety-related engineering environmentUnderstanding and awareness of international and defence standards such as IEC 61508 and Def Stan 00-056Awareness of safety assurance of COTS PE based systems or high integrity softwareAbility to understand hardware and software failure modes, causes and effectsExperience in safety/reliability analysis techniques: hazard identification and analysis, FMECA, FTA, Functional Failure AnalysisAwareness of the tools and techniques used in Risk Assessments and developing ALARP justificationsAbility to work in a multi-disciplinary team (e.g. systems, hardware, software and ILS engineers, project management, customer and supplier engineering teams)Master's degree, Degree, HND or HNC in Engineering or Safety Management related disciplineSecurity clearance:You must be able to gain and maintain relevant UK Government security clearance in line with the job role (SC). Our requirement team is on hand to answer any questions and we will guide you through the process: .Why join us?End-to-End Involvement: Be part of a team responsible for the development of control systems products, playing a critical role in ensuring the safety, performance, and compliance of these cutting-edge systems.Innovative Projects: Work on the design and delivery of next-generation infrastructure for naval platforms, contributing to national defence and global security efforts.Diverse Technology Stack: application of safety techniques and arguments on complex IT/OT architecture.Professional Growth: Take advantage of opportunities to grow your skills through training, certification, and experience in the defence sector.Impactful Work: Work in a regulated environment with tangible real-world outcomes, ensuring mission-critical systems are secure, compliant, and ready for deployment on some of the world's most advanced naval platforms.Ready to apply?Yes - Submit your application online. Your application will be reviewed by our team and we will be in touch.Possibly, I'd like to find out more about this role - Reach out to our team for more information and support: .No, I don't think this role is right for me - Our extensive UK growth means we have exciting, new opportunities opening all the time. Speak to our team to discuss your career goals.Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive.

Software Engineer Surrey Hybrid Up to £40k