Systems Safety Engineer

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Systems Safety Engineer – Rail (ETCS Onboard Projects)

We’re looking for a Systems Safety Engineer to support ongoing ETCS onboard projects. You’ll be responsible for carrying out safety assurance work in line with CSM-RA and CENELEC standards — making sure our systems are designed, delivered, and proven to be safe.

Role: Systems Safety Engineer
Location: Hybrid (UK-based)
Type: Full-time, Permanent

What you’ll be doing:

• Planning and delivering safety assurance activities in line with the system safety plan
• Running hazard identification workshops and keeping the project hazard log up to date
• Completing hazard analysis and assessing risk through design and delivery
• Making sure safety requirements are identified, implemented and verified
• Carrying out risk assessments at each stage of the lifecycle
• Communicating clearly on safety and risk issues across project teams
• Working with operators, assessors, certification bodies and other key stakeholders
• Producing hazard analysis reports and safety cases to CENELEC EN 50129 standards

What we’re looking for:

• Experience in safety planning, hazard analysis and producing assurance evidence
• Knowledge of CENELEC EN 50126/50128/50129 and CSM-RA
• Experience with safety-critical ETCS systems
• Understanding of CCS NTSN and Assurance NTSN
• Background in the UK rail industry (rolling stock experience would be a bonus)
• Familiarity with configuration management and verification & validation processes
• Good communication skills and confidence working with different stakeholders

If you’re methodical, detail-driven and enjoy seeing complex systems come together safely, this is a great opportunity to get involved in high-profile rail projects.

Apply now to join as a Systems Safety Engineer and help deliver the next generation of safe, reliable rail technology.