Senior System Safety Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – and that it’s all driven by human intelligence.

Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge what’s possible.

From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries – and working together to build a future we can all trust.

OUR BENEFITS

• Family Friendly Workplace Certified company with Competitive Remuneration + Super + Bonus + Free Medical Insurance.

• ThalesFlex – Hybrid work environment.

• Fitness Passport Discount + Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech, Medical Insurance).

• Modernised Paid Parental Leave.

• Veterans Leave.

• Personal & professional training development opportunities.

OUR TEAM

As part of our VTS business, our PRV team is primarily focused on the design, manufacture, delivery and support of protected mobility vehicles on a global scale. We are very proud of everything we do in support of both the Bushmaster and Hawkei platforms as we all work together towards our purpose.

YOUR ROLE:

Join us as a Systems Safety Engineer where you will be developing and delivering solutions (products, support equipment, systems, and services) that are adequately safe for their intended purpose in order to eliminate or reduce harm to people, equipment and the environment. With a focus on autonomous vehicles and systems, you will deliver safe systems and solutions, by performing system safety engineering analysis and processes, so as to shape the delivered solution that meets all the desired functionalities, whilst ensuring safety of personnel and mission.

Working at our Melbourne office, on Wurundjeri Land, you will:

• Demonstrate knowledge and skills relevant to the development and qualification of autonomous vehicles and systems.

• Demonstrate Technical aptitude and ability to comprehend and appreciate product engineering and requirements and constraints across a range of mechanical, electrical and chemical engineering domains.

• Drive system safety outcome by anticipating problems, engaging stakeholders early, and support the delivery of safe solutions whilst meeting all other program demands.

• Proactive in seeking new knowledge and skills; resilient in the face of challenges

• Be both a good team player and leader, able to provide constructive feedback to others as well as assess own performance.

• Self-motivated, high level of resilience and drive.

• Challenge assumptions and existing approaches constructively when they affect safe solution outcome or project value.

• Possesses and demonstrates strong ethics and integrity.

YOUR EXPERIENCE:

• Sound understanding and experience of the Systems Safety Engineering process in a safety critical industry such a Defence, Vehicles, Railway, Aerospace, Nuclear or Oil & Gas.

• Sound understanding and experience in autonomous vehicle and systems development and qualification

• Proven track record of successfully leading the execution of System Safety Programs that include system safety arguments, assessments and artefacts and conducting independent safety assurance activities including auditing.

• Experience in conducting autonomous vehicle system safety analysis, including: FHA; SOTIF analysis; STPA

• Working knowledge of MIL-STD-882, ISO21448 and ISO 26262 is highly desirable.

• Working knowledge of ISO15288 or SAE J3187 is desirable

• Proficient in broad range of technical areas specifically in highly regulated sectors.

WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY

After you have applied, you will receive an email acknowledging your application. We’ll then provide a personalised experience for suitable applicants as we progress the selection and assessment process. Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre-employment police and depending on the role type, medical checks as well.

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance. To learn more about clearances please visit *********************************************************** easy to dismiss the perfect opportunity if you don’t see yourself as the perfect fit. If this role feels right – no matter your background or personal circumstances – please introduce yourself or join our community. We’re committed to supporting a diverse workplace, and that starts here.

We’re proud to be endorsed by WORK180 as an Employer for All Women, but we know there’s always more we can do. We’ll continue to foster industry partnerships, employee resource groups (ERGs) and development opportunities to make Thales a genuinely equitable employer, for everyone.

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