Safety Engineer

Our UK Defence business is a sovereign software and systems centre of excellence, delivering cutting-edge solutions that form part of the modern backbone of the Royal Navy. You will work alongside multi-disciplinary engineering teams, influencing design decisions and helping to ensure that safety is embedded throughout the system lifecycle.
This role is well suited to an engineer looking to grow their career in functional and product safety, with strong support, mentoring and development opportunities available.
What you will be doing
Supporting the delivery of safety engineering activities across complex defence programmes
Contributing to hazard identification and safety analysis, including HAZOP, FFA, FTA, FMECA and LOPA
Assisting in the generation of system safety requirements and safety targets
Producing high-quality safety documentation in line with company and customer standards
Supporting design reviews and safety committees, providing clear and evidence-based safety arguments
Working collaboratively with systems, hardware, software and project teams to influence safe design outcomes
What we are looking for
Education or experience in a safety-related engineering environment
Awareness of functional and product safety standards such as IEC 61508 and Def Stan 00-056
Understanding of hardware and software failure modes and their effects
Exposure to safety and reliability analysis techniques such as hazard analysis, FMECA or FTA
Ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary engineering teams
A degree, HND or HNC in Engineering or a safety-related discipline, or equivalent experience
If you don't meet every requirement but are motivated to develop a career in safety engineering, we still encourage you to apply.
Security Clearance Due to the nature of our work, you must be a UK national for this clearance type.
You must be able to gain and maintain SC (Security Check) UK Government security clearance.
Our recruitment team is on hand to answer any questions and will guide you through the process: talentenquiries@uk.ngc.com [Safety Engineer | Word]
Our Benefits
Flexible and hybrid working options, including a compressed fortnight with every other Friday off
Private healthcare
Cash health plan
Holiday buy and sell options
Performance-related bonus
Career development, training and mentoring opportunities
Why join Northrop Grumman UK? A Mission to Believe In
Every day, our teams help build a more secure and connected world through technology that protects what matters most.
A Place to Belong and Thrive
We value diverse perspectives and believe that inclusive teams create better outcomes. Every voice matters here.
Your Career, Your Way
From early-career development to future leadership opportunities, we support you to shape a career that grows with you.
Ready to apply? Yes - Submit your application online.
Possibly - Reach out to our team for more information: talentenquiries@uk.ngc.com
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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 workforce.

Client-provided location(s): Banstead, United Kingdom

Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10228853

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-04-22T20:23:50