F-35 System Safety Lead — Drive Safety Excellence

BAE Systems; Preston; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company in the UK is seeking a Product Safety Team Leader to manage safety activities for the F-35 program. In this role, you will lead a team in safety documentation and assessments, ensuring the highest standards of safety management. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in safety engineering, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across teams. This full-time position is located in Samlesbury and offers a competitive salary and numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Discounted health and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a safety engineering role.
• Proven ability to lead teams and conduct safety assessments.
• Experience in managing safety issues and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team for F-35 System Safety activities.
• Develop and maintain safety documentation.
• Coach junior members on safety reporting.

Skills

Experience authoring and approving safety documentation

Knowledge of Safety Management Plans

Experience in an aircraft systems safety role

Understanding of engineering standards

Ability to communicate clearly

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Professionally registered (IEng / CEng)

Job description

A leading aerospace and defense company in the UK is seeking a Product Safety Team Leader to manage safety activities for the F-35 program. In this role, you will lead a team in safety documentation and assessments, ensuring the highest standards of safety management. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in safety engineering, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across teams. This full-time position is located in Samlesbury and offers a competitive salary and numerous employee benefits.