Principal Product Safety Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Brough; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in defense and aerospace is seeking a Principal Product Safety Engineer to lead a team in developing Safety Cases. This role involves complex safety analyses and liaising with various stakeholders. Candidates should have a STEM degree and relevant experience, particularly in submarine systems.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible benefits including health and wellbeing discounts

Private health plans

Annual incentive

Qualifications

• Experience leading a small team.
• Experience delivering functional Safety Cases.
• Previous submarine experience, particularly Vehicle Control.

Responsibilities

• Leading a small team developing a functional Safety Case.
• Managing the production of a Safety Case to a defined schedule.
• Performing complex safety analyses such as Fault Tree and Event Tree Analysis.

Skills

Leadership

Safety Analysis

Communication

Education

STEM Degree

Job description

Principal Product Safety Engineer

Client:

BAE Systems

Location:

Brough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

1

Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Principal Engineer – Product Safety

Location: Barrow-In-Furness – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading a small team developing a functional Safety Case.
• Managing the production of a Safety Case to a defined schedule, reporting to a Safety Engineering Manager.
• Performing complex safety analyses such as Fault Tree and Event Tree Analysis.
• Producing written safety justifications.
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders, including System Engineers and Human Factors SMEs.

Your skills and experiences:

• STEM Degree or relevant experience.
• Experience leading a small team.
• Experience delivering functional Safety Cases.
• Previous submarine experience, particularly Vehicle Control.
• Knowledge of Complex Control Systems.

BAE Systems offers a competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, flexible benefits including health, wellbeing, and lifestyle discounts, private health plans, and an annual incentive.

The Product Safety Team:

Our team values honesty and trust, fostering a positive environment for growth and career progression. We provide relocation support for submarine roles, subject to eligibility.

Why BAE Systems?

Join us to make a real difference in an inclusive culture that values diversity, integrity, and merit. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, including underrepresented groups such as women, minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals. If you have a disability or health condition affecting assessment performance, please discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Note: Many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions based on nationality and residency. Applicants must meet at least the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with some roles requiring higher security vetting, including 5-10 years of UK residency.

Closing Date: 23rd May 2025

We may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Apply early to avoid missing out.