Principal Product Safety Engineer

TieTalent; Rugby; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Company contributed Share Incentive Plan

Employee discounts

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work

Employee discounts

Annual incentive

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Principal Product Safety Engineer to work in Coventry. The role involves ensuring safety compliance within submarine systems during the Engineering Life Cycle Management, generating safety documents, and collaborating with integrated development teams. The candidate should hold a relevant engineering degree and possess practical experience in safety management, preferably within the maritime defence sector. This position offers flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Obtained or predicted 2:2 in an Engineering degree.
• Practical experience as a Product Safety Engineer is preferable.
• Proven ability to deliver tasks within a team or unsupervised.
• Agile in working practices and adaptable to customer expectations.

Responsibilities

• Working as part of an Integrated Development Team.
• Supporting Hazard Identification and Analysis studies.
• Generating safety reports.
• Assist with or generate safety reports.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Agility in working practices

Understanding of Safety and Systems Engineering

Self-motivated

Communication skills

Maritime defence domain experience

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Engineering degree

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Principal Product Safety Engineer

Company: TieTalent

Location: Coventry

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

Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience

Closing Date: 11th August 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. If you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

What you’ll be doing

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

Your skills and experiences

• Obtained or predicted 2:2 in a Bachelor’s or Master’s Engineering degree
• Understanding of Safety and Systems Engineering and of the Engineering Life Cycle Management
• Experience delivering tasks as part of a team, and capable of delivering tasks unsupervised
• Ability to be agile in working practices and customer expectations
• Self-motivated with good verbal and written communication skills
• Practical experience as a Product Safety Engineer in the maritime defence sector is preferable, though other sectors will be considered

Benefits

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 flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts. You may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Product Safety Team

BAE Systems Submarines is opening a brand-new office in Coventry. We are experiencing growth and actively recruiting roles to support our submarines programs. As a Product Safety Engineer, you will assist System Engineers in influencing submarine systems and capability development, developing an understanding of how submarine systems work together, and ensuring that system interactions consider Product Safety.

The role provides the opportunity to be involved 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, and the creation/maintenance of safety documentation, with ongoing safety management system improvements. Relocation packages are available across Submarines roles, subject to eligibility criteria.

Why Join

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference in an inclusive culture that values diversity, integrity, and merit. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect assessment performance, speak to your recruiter about reasonable adjustments. Some roles require security and export control clearances; eligibility may depend on nationality and residency for vetting checks.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Technology, Information and Internet