Principal Product Safety Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Royal Leamington Spa; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative firm as a Principal Product Safety Engineer, where you will be a vital part of a dynamic Integrated Development Team. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge submarine systems, ensuring safety through all stages of the Engineering Life Cycle Management. You'll engage in hazard analysis and safety reporting, collaborating with talented engineers to enhance national defense capabilities. With flexible working options and a commitment to diversity, this position not only promises professional growth but also a chance to make a significant impact on critical projects. Don't miss the opportunity to be part of a team that values integrity and innovation.

Benefits

Competitive Pension Scheme

Enhanced Annual Leave

Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible Working

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle2work

Employee Discounts

Annual Incentive Eligibility

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering required.
• Experience in Product Safety Engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Product Safety tasks are completed across multiple systems.
• Support Hazard Identification and Analysis studies.
• Generate safety reports and manage safety documentation.

Skills

Safety and Systems Engineering

Engineering Life Cycle Management

Team Collaboration

Agility in Work Practices

Verbal and Written Communication

Self-Motivation

Maritime Defence Experience

Education

Bachelor's Engineering Degree

Master's Engineering Degree

Job description

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Principal Product Safety Engineer, Royal Leamington Spa

Client:

BAE Systems

Location:

Royal Leamington Spa, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Principal Product Safety Engineer

Location: Coventry

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience

What you’ll be doing:

1. Working as part of an Integrated Development Team, established to develop and deliver submarine systems/capability
2. Specifically focusing on ensuring that Product Safety tasking and activities are completed across multiple systems in support of project milestones through all stages of Engineering Life Cycle Management
3. Supporting Hazard Identification and Analysis studies
4. Assisting with or generating safety reports
5. Ensuring the Integrated Development Team operates within the project Safety Management System
6. Liaising with other Integrated Development Teams and the Whole Boat Safety Team

Your skills and experiences:

1. Obtained or predicted 2:2 in a Bachelor’s or Master’s Engineering degree
2. An understanding of ‘Safety and Systems Engineering’ and of the ‘Engineering Life Cycle Management’
3. Experience working and delivering tasks as part of a team, but also capable of working and delivering tasks independently
4. The ability to be agile in working practices and customer expectations
5. Self-motivated, with good verbal and written communication skills
6. Practical experience as a Product Safety Engineer in the maritime defence sector is preferable, although experience in other sectors will be considered

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance, and a Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work, and employee discounts. You may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Product Safety Team:

To support our ongoing need to recruit the best engineering talent, BAE Systems Submarines is delighted to shortly be opening a new office in Coventry. BAE Systems Submarines is experiencing significant growth, and we are now actively recruiting various roles to support our submarines programs, which are critical to delivering our national endeavour.

If you are interested in understanding how submarines operate and how the Royal Navy manages submarine operations, then this role is for you. As a Product Safety Engineer, you will assist System Engineers in influencing submarine systems and capability development. You will develop an understanding of how submarine systems work and interact, ensuring that system interactions consider Product Safety appropriately.

The role offers involvement in all aspects of safety management and safety case delivery, including safety requirements capture and management, hazard identification and analysis, hazard data management, application of the ALARP principle, creation and maintenance of safety documentation, and continuous improvement of the safety management system. This position provides an excellent opportunity to gain a broad overview of a complex system (i.e., submarine). Relocation support packages are available across all Submarine 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 diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers you 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 assessments, please speak to your recruiter about reasonable adjustments.

Please note that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as nationality, previous nationalities, and place of birth may restrict your eligibility for certain roles. All applicants must meet at least the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Some roles require higher levels of security vetting, often necessitating 5 to 10 years of continuous UK residency to qualify for vetting.

Closing Date:

15th May 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Please submit your application early if interested.