Principal Product Safety Engineer

Junior Advertising; Frimley, Filton, Hedge End, Manchester, Weymouth; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Principal Product Safety Engineer to lead a team in developing safety cases for submarine operations. This role offers hybrid working options and involves safety analysis, stakeholder liaison, and documentation production. The ideal candidate will have a STEM degree and experience in safety management. Competitive benefits and relocation support are available.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working

Employee assistance program

Cycle2Work

Employee discounts

Potential eligibility for annual incentive

Qualifications

• Experience delivering functional Safety Cases.
• Experience performing complex safety analysis and justification.

Responsibilities

• Leading a small team developing a functional Safety Case.
• Managing the production of a functional Safety Case.
• Undertaking complex safety analysis using Fault Tree and Event Tree Analysis.

Skills

Leadership

Safety Analysis

Team Management

Education

STEM Degree

Job description

Job Title: Principal Product Safety Engineer

Location: Frimley, Filton, Broadoak, Brough, Manchester, Weymouth, or Barrow-In-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements; please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role.

Salary: Competitive

What You'll Be Doing

1. 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 internal and external stakeholders, including System Engineers and Human Factors Subject Matter Experts.

Essential Skills and Experience

• STEM Degree or relevant experience.
• Leading a small team.
• Delivering functional Safety Cases.
• Performing complex safety analysis and justification.

Desirable

• Previous submarine experience, particularly in Vehicle Control and Complex Control Systems.

Benefits

Benefits include a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave, a Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan, flexible working, an employee assistance program, Cycle2Work, employee discounts, and potential eligibility for an annual incentive.

The Product Safety Team

If you're interested in understanding submarine operations and the Royal Navy's submarine management, this role offers that opportunity. You will support System Engineers in influencing submarine systems and capabilities, developing an understanding of system interactions, and ensuring Product Safety considerations are integrated. The role involves all aspects of safety management and safety case delivery, including hazard analysis, safety documentation, and continuous safety system improvements. Relocation support is available for eligible candidates.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place to make a real difference. We promote an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers employees. We encourage applications from underrepresented communities, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals. If you have a disability or health condition affecting assessment performance, speak to your recruiter about reasonable adjustments.

Note that many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, which may limit eligibility based on nationality and residency. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with some roles requiring higher security vetting.

Closing Date: 15th May 2025. Early applications are encouraged as the vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.

Additional Details

• Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Manufacturing
• Industries: Manufacturing