Principal Product Safety Engineer

BAE Systems; Brough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Principal Engineer in Product Safety, where you'll lead a dedicated team in developing functional Safety Cases. This role offers a unique opportunity to manage complex safety analyses and collaborate with diverse stakeholders. With a commitment to personal growth and career progression, you'll thrive in an inclusive environment that values integrity and diversity. Enjoy competitive benefits, including flexible working arrangements and a supportive culture that empowers you to make a real difference in the field. Don't miss the chance to be part of this innovative team!

Benefits

Competitive Pension Scheme

Employee Share Plans

Flexible Health Benefits

Private Health Plans

Shopping Discounts

Annual Incentive

Relocation Support Packages

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a team and delivering functional Safety Cases.
• Knowledge of complex control systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team developing a functional Safety Case.
• Manage production of Safety Case to a defined schedule.
• Conduct complex safety analysis using various techniques.

Skills

Team Leadership

Functional Safety Cases

Safety Analysis Techniques

Fault Tree Analysis

Event Tree Analysis

Education

STEM Degree

Relevant Experience

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 particular role.

Salary: Competitive

What you'll be doing:

1. Responsible for leading a small team developing a functional Safety Case.
2. Managing the production of a functional Safety Case to a defined schedule, reporting to a Safety Engineering Manager.
3. Undertaking complex safety analysis using techniques such as Fault Tree Analysis and Event Tree Analysis.
4. Producing written safety justifications.
5. Liaising with a wide range of stakeholders both external and internal to the business, typically System Engineers, Human Factors Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), etc.

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• STEM Degree or relevant experience.
• Experience with leading a small team.
• Experience in delivering functional Safety Cases.

Desirable:

• Previous submarine experience, particularly Vehicle Control.
• Knowledge of complex control systems.

Benefits:

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 Product Safety Team:

The team is founded on honesty and trust, contributing to a great working environment that allows personal growth and development leading to career progression opportunities. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

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, rewards integrity and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfill your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially from underrepresented sections of the community, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals. We aim to make our recruitment processes as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (e.g., dyslexia, autism, anxiety disorder) that may affect your performance in certain assessments, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please note that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions, which may limit your eligibility based on nationality, previous nationalities, and place of birth. All applicants must meet at least the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles require higher levels of security vetting, which may necessitate 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK, depending on the vetting level.

Closing Date:

23rd May 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications, so please apply early.

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