Richard Boyes
About Richard Boyes
Richard Boyes is a System Design and Safety Engineer with over 25 years of experience at Saab Systems. He has a strong background in safety analysis and has contributed to the development of integrated safety processes in both commercial and military sectors.
Work at Saab
Richard Boyes has been employed at Saab Systems as a System Design and Safety Engineer since 1999. In this role, he focuses on integrating safety into system engineering processes. His responsibilities include managing safety programs for Army and Naval defense systems. Boyes has contributed to the development of safety protocols that align with both commercial and military standards.
Previous Experience at Lion
Before joining Saab, Richard Boyes worked at Lion for nine years, from 1990 to 1999. He held positions as both a System Support Analyst and a Systems Analyst during his tenure. He developed integrated safety processes that were incorporated into the tender process, enhancing the company's safety culture. He also convened system safety groups to integrate safety programs into engineering lifecycles.
Education and Expertise
Richard Boyes studied at the University of South Australia from 1986 to 1989, where he gained foundational knowledge in engineering principles. He possesses a working knowledge of various safety analysis techniques, including Fault Tree analysis, Functional Failure analysis, and Bow tie analysis. His expertise extends to understanding military safety standards such as MIL-STD-882C/E and IEC EN 61508.
Safety Program Management
In his current role and previous positions, Richard Boyes has extensive experience in managing safety programs. He has been involved in the creation and maintenance of Safety Case and Safety Assessment reports for various projects. His work ensures compliance with safety standards and promotes a culture of safety within engineering practices.