Principal Product Assurance Engineer Submarine Systems

BAE Systems; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is looking for a Principal Engineer - Product Assurance in Barrow-in-Furness. This role involves providing independent safety assurance and engineering oversight on submarine products. Candidates should have substantial experience in Safety Engineering, including conducting design reviews and audits. We offer a competitive salary of circa £50,000, flexible working arrangements, and a wide range of employee benefits. The closing date for applications is 16th December 2025.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health and wellbeing benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience of Safety Engineering on large projects.
• Experience of design reviews, audits, change management and issue resolution.
• Knowledge of the life cycle management system and engineering policies.
• Ability to communicate effectively using oral and technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Provision of independent safety assurance of the submarine products.
• Deliver assurance at design reviews and technical bid reviews.
• Provide independent assurance on engineering products.
• Support the Engineering leadership team with assurance activities.

Skills

Safety Engineering on large projects

Design reviews, audits

Life cycle management system knowledge

Effective communication

Job description

A leading defense contractor is looking for a Principal Engineer - Product Assurance in Barrow-in-Furness. This role involves providing independent safety assurance and engineering oversight on submarine products. Candidates should have substantial experience in Safety Engineering, including conducting design reviews and audits. We offer a competitive salary of circa £50,000, flexible working arrangements, and a wide range of employee benefits. The closing date for applications is 16th December 2025.