Principal Safety Engineer: Submarine Hazards & Safety Case

BAE Systems; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the UK is seeking a Principal Safety Engineer to provide technical leadership in safety engineering, mentor other engineers, and analyze nuclear submarine designs. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant STEM field and strong communication skills. Benefits include a competitive pension scheme and various health and lifestyle benefits. This role involves hybrid working arrangements and offers professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a relevant STEM discipline or equivalent experience.
• Proven ability to produce clear, structured safety case arguments for complex systems.
• Experience in highly regulated industries is desirable.
• Familiarity with hazard analysis techniques is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership as a subject matter expert in safety engineering.
• Mentor and develop engineers guiding safety analysis.
• Analyse nuclear submarine design focusing on major hazards.
• Develop and review safety case documentation.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Written communication skills

Oral communication skills

Problem-solving

Safety case argument production

Hazard identification and mitigation

Education

Degree in a relevant STEM discipline

Tools

HAZOP

FMEA

Fault and Event Tree Analysis

Job description

A leading defense contractor in the UK is seeking a Principal Safety Engineer to provide technical leadership in safety engineering, mentor other engineers, and analyze nuclear submarine designs. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant STEM field and strong communication skills. Benefits include a competitive pension scheme and various health and lifestyle benefits. This role involves hybrid working arrangements and offers professional growth opportunities.