Principal Engineer - Safety (Programmable Elements)

ZipRecruiter; Weymouth; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Principal Engineer – Safety to join their Integrated Combat Systems team. This role involves ensuring the safety of programmable elements in the design of systems for the UK's future submarine fleet. Candidates should have extensive experience in safety engineering and relevant qualifications. The position offers hybrid working arrangements and a range of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme and flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work

Discounts

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in Programmable Elements Safety Engineering.
• Experience with Def Stan 00-055 and 00-056.
• Knowledge of IEC/BS EN 61508 Safety Requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety engineering activities for Combat System Design.
• Engage with suppliers for safety evidence.
• Monitor compliance with safety requirements.

Skills

Programmable Elements Safety Engineering

Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)

Safety Integrity Level (SIL)

Safety Engineering Knowledge

Education

BEng/MEng or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Principal Engineer – Safety (Programmable Elements)

Locations: Weymouth, Frimley, Broad Oak, Filton

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

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience

What you’ll be doing:

1. 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.
2. Determining causes of: Systematic Programmable Elements Safety failures, Common cause analysis.
3. Defining and monitoring Programmable Elements Safety Requirements and ensuring compliance with CASS TOES.
4. Organising and contributing to Hazard Identification workshops and Safety Committee meetings.
5. Integration/acceptance of Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) products.
6. 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.
7. Reporting progress of Programmable Elements Safety Engineering activities at Project and Programme reviews.
8. Working within an established Safety Management System, providing expertise and recommendations for improvements.

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Demonstrable experience in Programmable Elements Safety Engineering, including Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) and Safety Integrity Level (SIL) allocation.
• Experience in understanding safety of systems with Programmable Elements per Def Stan 00-055 and 00-056.
• Knowledge of Safety Engineering and Programmable Elements Safety Requirements in accordance with IEC/BS EN 61508 in the defence domain.
• Competence in Software Development Safety Integrity Level (SIL) and Design Assurance Level (DAL) depending on experience.

Desirable:

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

Benefits:

Includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave, Share Incentive Plan, flexible working, employee assistance programme, Cycle2work, and discounts. Eligibility for an annual incentive may also apply.

The Programmable Elements team:

Would you like to apply your Programmable Elements Safety Engineering knowledge to the design of systems for the UK’s future submarine fleet? We have a vacancy for a Principal Programmable Elements Safety Engineer within the Integrated Combat Systems team, based in various UK locations. The combat system encompasses the submarine’s 'fight capability'.

This role involves activities and analysis on all areas of the combat system, including navigation, command and control, and communication systems. We offer relocation support packages across all submarine roles, subject to eligibility.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place to make a real difference, with an inclusive culture that values thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and empowers you to fulfill your potential.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and aim for inclusive recruitment processes. If you have a health condition (e.g., dyslexia, autism, anxiety disorder) that may affect assessment performance, please discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Please note that many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, which may limit eligibility based on factors like nationality, previous national security clearances, or place of birth. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with higher security vetting levels requiring 5-10 years of continuous UK residency.

Closing Date: 28th May 2025. We reserve the right to close early if sufficient applications are received. Apply early to be considered.