Principal Engineer - Safety (Programmable Elements)

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

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the United Kingdom is seeking a Safety Engineer to conduct safety engineering activities and ensure compliance with safety requirements. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in Programmable Elements Safety Engineering, including fault tree analysis and safety integrity assessments. This role offers a salary of circa £60,000 along with extensive benefits including a pension scheme, health plans, and employee share options.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting safety engineering activities for systems with Programmable Elements.
• Ability to develop PSSA and SSA documentation.
• Competence in software development safety integrity assurance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Programmable Elements Safety Engineering Activities.
• Determine causes of safety failures and conduct analyses.
• Monitor safety requirements compliance and engage with suppliers.

Skills

Programmable Elements Safety Engineering

Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)

Safety Integrity Level (SIL)

Def Stan 00-055

Def Stan 00-056

Education

Relevant engineering qualification (BEng/MEng)

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Conducting Programmable Elements Safety Engineering Activities, such as PHA, FTA and PSSA/SSA in support of the Combat System Design Safety Justification and Whole Boat Safety Case
• Determining the causes of: Systematic Programmable Elements Safety failures, Common cause analysis
• Defining and monitoring Programmable Elements Safety Requirements and compliance with CASS TOES
• Organising and contributing to Hazard Identification workshops and Safety Committee meetings
• The integration/acceptance of Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) products
• Engaging with third parties, such as equipment or system suppliers, to review and gather supporting Programmable Elements Safety evidence in accordance with Def Stan 00-055
• Reporting the progress of Programmable Elements Safety Engineering activities at Project and Programme reviews
• Working within an established Safety Management System to bring your expertise and experience to make recommendations for improvements

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in Programmable Elements Safety Engineering and activities contributing to the production of Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) and Safety Integrity Level (SIL) allocation documents in order to develop Preliminary system safety assessment (PSSA) System Safety Assessment (SSA)
• Able to demonstrate experience in understanding safety of systems with Programmable Elements in accordance with Def Stan 00-055, Def Stan 00-056
• Experience in Safety Engineering and Programmable Elements Safety Requirements in accordance with IEC/BS EN 61508 in defence domain
• Able to demonstrate competence in rigour of Software Development Safety Integrity Level (SIL) Design Assurance Level (DAL) depending on industry experience

Desirable

• Relevant engineering qualification such as BEng/MEng or equivalent experience
• Incorporated Engineer or Chartered Engineer or working towards, 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.

Security and Eligibility

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.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: Circa £60,000 depending on experience, 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.