Principal Product Safety Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Preston; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Product Safety Engineer to enhance safety in product design. This role involves leading safety analysis, applying recognized good practices, and influencing design decisions across teams. You'll work within a collaborative environment, ensuring compliance with UK Defence Standards and fostering a strong safety culture. With a focus on innovation, this position offers flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive pension scheme and employee assistance programs. If you're passionate about safety and engineering, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Pension Scheme

Enhanced Annual Leave

Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible Working

Employee Assistance

Cycle2work

Employee Discounts

Potential Annual Incentives

Qualifications

• Familiarity with UK Defence Standards and safety analysis techniques.
• STEM degree with Product Safety experience in a regulated industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety analysis activities and coordinate safety assessments.
• Support product design with safety expertise and governance.

Skills

UK Defence Standards

Safety Analysis Techniques

Product Safety Experience

IEC 61508

Model-Based Systems Engineering

Cyber-Safety Concepts

Education

STEM Degree

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Principal Product Safety Engineer

Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Brough, Filton, Frimley, Portsmouth, Weymouth, or Manchester. 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. Attending and reporting to Daily Stand Up Meetings (DSUM)
2. Design activities including:

• Holding requirement elicitation workshops
• Applying Product Safety Recognised Good Practice (e.g., IEC 61508, RTCA DO 178C, etc.)

Coordinating and undertaking analysis (Hazard identification, Analysis, and Assessment)

Risk reduction activities (reducing risk ALARP)

Defining suitable design options and analysing options

Applying a systems engineering approach to safety products, including working within a centralised modelling tool

Technically leading and coordinating a small safety team as required

Preparing safety assessments to support system design and development

Preparing Design Safety Justification inputs

Providing Safety SME support to product design and gate reviews

Governing and assuring parts of the organisation

Supporting the development and maintenance of a healthy product Safety Culture within the team and wider business

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Familiarity with UK Defence Standards and publications such as Defence Standard 00-56, 00-55, DSA-01, DSA-02
• Good working knowledge of safety analysis techniques such as FHA, FTA, ETA, FMEA, STPA
• STEM degree with Product Safety experience within a regulated industry
• Good working knowledge of IEC 61508 and/or IEC 61511 for complex Software and Hardware Safety Instrumented Systems

Desirable:

• Experience of model-based Systems Engineering
• Chartered Engineer status or working toward chartership
• Experience within the Defence Industry
• Familiarity with Cyber-Safety concepts
• Experience in developing complex Systems of Systems (SoS)
• Knowledge of Safety standards outside of Defence, such as Civil Aerospace, Rail, Oil & Gas, or other Process Industries

Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave, and a Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan. Additional benefits include flexible working, employee assistance, Cycle2work, employee discounts, and potential annual incentives.

The Safety & Environmental Team:

As the Principal Engineer – Product Safety, your primary duties will focus on safety during the product design process. You will have experience using different analysis techniques and understanding how to apply these to various standards. You will influence design areas with other engineers to ensure holistic solutions. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to eligibility.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you can make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values integrity and merit, empowering you to fulfill your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially from underrepresented communities, including women, minorities, people with disabilities, and individuals. Please discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Note that many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, which may limit your eligibility based on your nationality, previous citizenship, or place of birth.

All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles require higher security vetting, typically involving 5 to 10 years of continuous UK residence for thorough checks.

Closing Date: 1st May 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early.