Lead Product Safety Engineer – Naval Systems

BAE Systems; West of England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems is seeking a Principal Engineer in the West of England to drive product safety for complex systems. This role involves providing engineering expertise, managing risk analysis, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The candidate will lead hazard identification efforts, coordinate with stakeholders, and develop safety case arguments. Strong knowledge of naval safety practices and lifecycle management is essential, with a focus on delivering safe, compliant products.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of product safety management processes and techniques.
• Experience in multiple phases of the Life Cycle Management (LCM) framework.
• Awareness of customer safety standards such as DSA-02, JSP430, Mil Std 882E, BS EN 61508.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support and expertise to the Technical Authority.
• Coordinate customer engagement workshops and produce safety submissions.
• Conduct product safety assessments for major subsystems.
• Manage engagement with various stakeholders to support safety certification.

Skills

Product Safety Management Framework

Life Cycle Management

Product / Ship Safety management practices

Experience in naval projects

Strong stakeholder management

Job description

BAE Systems is seeking a Principal Engineer in the West of England to drive product safety for complex systems. This role involves providing engineering expertise, managing risk analysis, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The candidate will lead hazard identification efforts, coordinate with stakeholders, and develop safety case arguments. Strong knowledge of naval safety practices and lifecycle management is essential, with a focus on delivering safe, compliant products.