Principal Product Safety Engineer – Naval Ships

BAE Systems; England; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the UK is looking for a Principal Product Safety Engineer. This role involves managing hazards and risks, leading assessments of complex technologies, and supporting the Technical Authority. Essential skills include knowledge of product safety processes and experience working within Life Cycle Management. The position offers a competitive salary and hybrid working options within a diverse and inclusive company culture.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and wellbeing benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Experience with DSA-02, JSP430, Def. Stan 00-56, Mil Std 882E, BS EN 61508.
• Ability to support Technical Authority in decision-making.
• Proven skills in risk management.

Responsibilities

• Manage hazards, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Conduct product safety assessments for complex technologies.
• Lead product safety activities and oversee junior engineers.

Skills

Knowledge of product safety management processes and techniques

Experience of working in more than one phase of the Life Cycle Management framework

Awareness of customer safety standards

Job description

A leading defense contractor in the UK is looking for a Principal Product Safety Engineer. This role involves managing hazards and risks, leading assessments of complex technologies, and supporting the Technical Authority. Essential skills include knowledge of product safety processes and experience working within Life Cycle Management. The position offers a competitive salary and hybrid working options within a diverse and inclusive company culture.