Defence Land Systems Safety/Certification Engineer

KBR, Inc.

Safety/Certification Engineer supporting safety assurance for Defence Land Systems, including vehicles and platforms. Collaborating on project delivery across various engineering disciplines to ensure safety and compliance.

Posted 6/20/2026full-timeBristol • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £48,000 - £58,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the delivery of safety assurance and certification activities across Defence Land Systems, including armoured vehicles, autonomous systems, weapons platforms, and supporting infrastructure
Ensure systems are safe, compliant, and fit for purpose, working across the full lifecycle from concept through to in-service support
Manage medium sized, low to medium risk projects
Collaborate with experts and see the real-world impact of your work
Develop a portfolio of project deliveries and hone consultancy skills
Mentor more junior engineers and graduates

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in safety engineering within Defence, aerospace, rail, or other safety-critical industries
Knowledge of UK Defence safety standards (e.g. ASEMS, POSMS, JSPs, Def Stan 00-056 or similar frameworks)
Understanding of systems engineering principles and lifecycle processes
Experience producing safety cases and hazard management documentation
Strong methodical and problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate effectively with customers and multidisciplinary teams
Holds a degree or has equivalent experience in a relevant engineering discipline
Is IEng accredited or working towards accreditation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary with yearly reviews
25 days holiday + the opportunity to buy 5 days
Enhanced parental benefits
Company pension scheme
Targeted professional development
Life assurance
Private healthcare membership
Bonus scheme linked into company performance
Paid membership fees to a professional institution
Cycle to work scheme
Season rail ticket loan
And further optional benefits you can tailor to your personal requirements

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Hard Skills & Tools

safety engineeringsystems engineeringhazard managementsafety casesproject managementcompliance standardsDef Stan 00-056ASEMSPOSMSJSPs

Soft Skills

methodical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skillscollaborationmentoringconsultancy skills

Certifications

IEng accreditation