Principal Engineer - Product Safety

BAE Systems; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An international defense manufacturer based in the UK is seeking a candidate for a role focused on developing and managing project safety systems. Responsibilities include leading safety assessments and managing safety documentation. The ideal applicant will have a STEM degree and extensive experience in safety analysis techniques. This position offers flexible working arrangements and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Awareness of environmental challenges related to product
• Experience in traditional safety analysis techniques like FMEA
• Experience in developing Safety Case Reports and documentation

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Project Safety Management System
• Produce and manage Project Safety Management Plans
• Lead hazard and risk identification and assessment

Skills

Safety analysis techniques

Technical data interpretation

STEM Degree

Project Safety Management

Education

STEM Degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Filton or Broad Oak.

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

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain the Project Safety Management System within a Systems Engineering framework
• Produce and manage Project Safety Management Plans & Justification Plans
• Lead Whole Boat Product Safety hazard and risk identification, management and assessment activities, including modern analysis techniques such as STAMP & STPA
• Influence the construction and delivery of the Project Safety Case including Safety Case reports throughout the projects lifecycle
• Complete peer reviews, checking, verification and assurance tasks to demonstrate the adequacy and robustness of the Safety Case and supporting documentation
• Oversee and peer review junior rules in the Product Safety team
• Understand the application of wider Safety Case, Quality and HS&E Management System documentation

Your skills and experiences:

Essential

• Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) Degree or equivalent qualification
• Awareness of the challenges posed by the environment that the product will be exposed to
• Experience in delivery of traditional safety analysis techniques such FMEA, HAZOP, FTA etc.
• Experience in compilation and delivery Safety Case Reports and other supporting safety documentation e.g. plans, process, requirements etc.
• Experience of development and working within a Projects Safety Management System
• Ability to interpret technical data and produce clear, logical and robust safety arguments

Desirable

• Professional Chartership or working towards
• Demonstrable knowledge of design, manufacturing, assembly, commissioning and testing submarines lifecycle phases.
• Experience of modern safety analysis techniques such as STAMP, STPA, FRAM etc.
• Experience and knowledge of System Engineering International Standards and application in safety engineering context
• Previous experience of leading appropriate meetings and Working Groups

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 as 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.

Closing Date: 1st December 2025

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive 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 Safety & Environmental team