MERITUS Talent are working with Europe''s leading weapons manufacturer for the recruitment of a Test Systems Product Safety Engineer on a 6 month contract (Inside IR35). Due to the sensitivity of the work, candidates need a valid UK passport.Test Systems Product Safety Engineer - 6 Months - INSIDE IR35 - STEVENAGE - UP TO 55ph - HYBRID WORKING - 2 DAYS A WEEL IN STEVENAGEWhat you''ll be doing:Taking charge of identifying and managing Product Safety requirements derived from hazard and risk assessmentsCollaborating in line with Project Safety Management PlansShaping the development of safe design through logical safety arguments, including comprehensive Safety Case justification reportsFacilitating hazard identification meetings and maintaining an up-to-date project hazard logConducting peer reviews and performing verification and assurance tasks to validate the robustness of the Safety Case and its supporting documentationYour skills and experiences:EssentialIn-depth understanding of engineering safety management processes, including hazard analysis and safety case reportsSolid grasp of safety principles within systems engineering and their integration into effective engineering processesProven experience in creating detailed justification reportsStrong knowledge of Safety Engineering principles and practicesDesirableFamiliarity with systems engineering tools and techniques (e.g., DOORS, Enterprise Architect)Experience in a defence or complex systems environment involving sof