Principal Safety Engineer: Submarine Hazards & Safety Case

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

Job summary

A leading defense and aerospace company in the UK seeks a Principal Safety Engineer to provide technical leadership in safety engineering, mentor engineers, and analyze nuclear submarine designs. The ideal candidate should have a degree in a relevant STEM field, strong analytical skills, and experience in regulated industries. This role offers competitive benefits and a chance for professional growth within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a relevant STEM discipline or equivalent experience.
• Proven ability to produce clear, structured safety case arguments.
• Experience in highly regulated industries is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in safety engineering.
• Mentor and develop engineers in safety analysis.
• Interface with regulators and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Written communication skills

Oral communication skills

Problem solving

Safety case arguments

Hazard identification

Education

Degree in a relevant STEM discipline

Tools

HAZOP

FMEA

Fault and Event Tree Analysis

Job description

A leading defense and aerospace company in the UK seeks a Principal Safety Engineer to provide technical leadership in safety engineering, mentor engineers, and analyze nuclear submarine designs. The ideal candidate should have a degree in a relevant STEM field, strong analytical skills, and experience in regulated industries. This role offers competitive benefits and a chance for professional growth within a supportive team environment.