Principal Safety Engineer - Defence - Artillery

Principal Safety Engineer – Defence - Artillery Location: Hybrid - 2 days at Abbey Wood / Hybrid

While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.
Duration: ASAP – 31 March 2027 (potential extension)
Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance Essential
About the Role Infinity Systems Engineering is seeking an experienced Principal Safety Engineer to support a major MOD programme delivering the British Army's next-generation artillery capability.
The role will focus on systems safety, hazard management, technical risk assessment and safety assurance across complex military systems.
Key Responsibilities Identify, assess and manage system hazards and associated safety risks.

Support hazard log management, safety panels and technical safety reviews.

Review contractor safety documentation, identifying non-compliances and supporting resolution.

Assess engineering risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.

Support safety assurance activities, audits and compliance with MOD policies.

Contribute to verification and validation (V&V) activities, ensuring safety requirements are satisfied.

Liaise with MOD stakeholders, contractors and engineering teams to maintain system safety throughout the project lifecycle.

Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience in Safety Engineering, ideally within Defence.

Knowledge of military land vehicles, armoured platforms or complex weapon systems.

Experience in hazard identification, risk assessment and safety assurance.

Familiarity with safety cases, hazard logs and Defence safety management processes.

Understanding of engineering V&V and technical compliance.

Strong stakeholder engagement and technical documentation skills.

Current SC Clearance is mandatory.

Additional Information Hybrid working – minimum 2 days per week at Abbey Wood

Occasional UK and European travel may be required.

Initial contract until March 2027, with potential extensions.

Interested? xwzovoh Join Infinity Systems Engineering and contribute to a high-profile UK Defence programme delivering critical capability to the British Army.