Principal Product Safety Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Rochester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Engineer in Product Safety to lead a team in developing functional Safety Cases. This role offers the opportunity to engage in complex safety analysis and collaborate with various stakeholders. The company promotes an inclusive culture that values diversity and encourages personal growth. With flexible working arrangements and relocation support, this position is ideal for those looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. Join a team that fosters honesty and trust, where you can fulfill your potential and contribute to groundbreaking projects.

Benefits

Competitive Pension Scheme

Employee Share Plans

Health Benefits

Wellbeing Discounts

Private Health Plans

Shopping Discounts

Annual Incentive

Qualifications

• Lead a team developing functional Safety Cases.
• Experience in delivering complex safety analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage the production of functional Safety Cases to a defined schedule.
• Liaise with stakeholders including System Engineers and SMEs.

Skills

STEM Degree

Team Leadership

Functional Safety Cases

Submarine Experience

Complex Control Systems

Education

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.

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 functional 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 (SME), etc.

Your skills and experiences:

1. STEM Degree or relevant experience.
2. Experience with leading a small team.
3. Experience in delivering functional Safety Cases.
4. Previous submarine experience, particularly Vehicle Control.
5. Knowledge of complex control systems.

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems offers employee share plans, a range of flexible benefits including health, wellbeing, lifestyle discounts, private health plans, and shopping discounts. You may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Product Safety Team:

The team is built on honesty and trust, fostering a great working environment that encourages personal growth and career progression. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to eligibility.

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 you to fulfill your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially from underrepresented groups including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals. If you have a disability or health condition affecting your performance, please discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Please note that many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions based on nationality, place of birth, and residency. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with some roles requiring higher levels of security vetting.

Closing Date:

28th April 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply early if interested.