Graduate Product Safety Engineer

BAE Systems; England; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Barrow is looking for a Graduate Submarines Product Safety Engineer. The role involves producing safety documentation and supporting project analysis. Candidates should have at least a 2.2 degree in a relevant engineering field. A competitive salary of £34,000 plus a welcome bonus is offered, along with hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Flexible discounted health benefits

Employee share plans

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• 2.2 in your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant engineering field.
• Knowledge of Safety Critical Systems Engineering is preferred.
• Ability to support departments on Safety Justification issues.

Responsibilities

• Produce Safety documentation as per project plans.
• Support project analysis to identify risks.
• Assist with the maintenance of the Safety Management System.

Skills

Safety documentation production

Risk identification and mitigation

Analytical skills

Stakeholder support

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

STEM related degree

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Graduate Submarines Product Safety Engineer

Location: Barrow (Cumbria)

We offer relocation support packages for this role, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements; however for this role you will be expected to attend your site 3-5 days per week.

Salary: £34,000 + £2,000 Welcome Bonus

What You’ll Be Doing

• Producing Safety documentation, in accordance with relevant project plans.
• Supporting in project analysis to plan work efficiently, provide project status and identify risks and mitigation features.
• Providing advice and support to departments, organisations and/or stakeholders on issues related to the Safety Justification.
• Assisting with the maintenance and continuous improvement of the Safety & Environment Management System, including production and maintenance of Process Instructions.
• Assisting with Peer Review of Safety Case documentation in accordance with departmental Process Instructions.
• Identifying and closure of issues emerging from all product lifecycle stages.

Benefits

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

The Submarines Team

Be a part of designing, building, testing, and commissioning the Astute and Dreadnought Class, the largest and most advanced submarines operated by the Royal Navy, providing a powerful and secure deterrent for the United Kingdom.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must at a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Qualification Requirements

As a minimum requirement you’ll need to have obtained, or be predicted to obtain, a 2.2 in your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, a Safety Related Degree – e.g. Safety Critical Systems Engineering, Fire Safety and Risk Management, Physics, Maths, or other similar STEM degree.

Start date (dd Month Year): 7th September 2026

Length of contract: Permanent contract