Product Safety Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Blackpool; Hybrid; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defense sector is seeking a Product Safety Engineer to join their Radar Safety Team. This role involves supporting safety-related issues on Typhoon Radar and requires a strong background in product safety engineering. The successful candidate will benefit from a dynamic environment, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive team.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience in product safety engineering is essential.
• Degree in a STEM subject or equivalent relevant experience required.
• Knowledge of systems engineering is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support resolution of safety-related issues on Typhoon Radar.
• Review safety assessments and clearance documentation.
• Generate safety arguments to maintain aircraft safety.

Skills

Product safety engineering

Fault tree analysis

Safety cases

Hazard analysis

Systems engineering

Education

Degree in a STEM subject

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Product Safety Engineer

Location: Warton. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: £47,683 dependent on skills and experience

What you’ll be doing:

• You will support the resolution of safety-related issues on Typhoon Radar.
• This role will require you to review safety assessments and evidence in clearance documentation from radar suppliers in support of clearance activities.
• Ensure you assess supplier deviations related to safety.
• You will generate safety arguments to maintain the safety of the aircraft.
• Address any certification queries or concerns raised both internally and by Eurofighter and NETMA nations.
• You will be involved in in-service risk assessments and in-service instructions relating to the radar to maintain continued airworthiness of the in-service aircraft fleet.

Skills and experiences:

• Essential: Experience in product safety engineering (fault tree analysis, safety cases, hazard analysis). A degree in a STEM subject or equivalent relevant experience (preferably with safety or systems engineering focus). Knowledge of systems engineering.
• Desirable: Experience of Typhoon / aircraft safety. Experience of working with suppliers.

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems offers employee share plans, a wide range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans, and shopping discounts. You may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Radar EDR team:

The Radar Safety Team is part of the broader EDR (Engineering Development & Radar) team, comprising 3 to 5 engineers. The team ensures that radar products are safe to operate on the Typhoon platform—both at initial delivery and throughout the product’s in-service lifecycle. As a team member, you'll work alongside experienced professionals who will support your transition into the role.

You’ll have access to company product safety training and opportunities to deepen your knowledge of the Typhoon platform and its radar systems. The role involves cross-functional collaboration, ensuring integration and alignment across departments so all stakeholders understand the radar’s functionality. The team maintains strong connections across the wider business and interacts with external suppliers and partners.

This is a dynamic environment where no two days are the same. You’ll benefit from a supportive team with extensive experience to help you grow into the role.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you can make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values innovation, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers you to fulfill your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and strive for inclusive recruitment processes.

If you have a health condition (e.g., dyslexia, autism, anxiety disorder) that may affect your performance in assessments, please speak to your recruiter about reasonable adjustments.

Please note that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions, which may limit your eligibility based on factors like nationality or place of birth.

All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles require higher security vetting, typically involving 5 to 10 years of continuous residence in the UK, depending on the vetting level.

Closing Date: 27th May 2025. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

If interested, please submit your application early. LI-JE1 LI-Hybrid