Product Safety Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Blackburn; Hybrid; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defense sector is seeking a Product Safety Engineer to support safety-related issues on Typhoon Radar. The role involves reviewing safety assessments, generating safety arguments, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have a degree in a STEM subject and experience in product safety engineering. This position offers hybrid working arrangements and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience in product safety engineering with a focus on safety or systems engineering.
• Knowledge of systems engineering is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support resolution of safety-related issues on Typhoon Radar.
• Review safety assessments and evidence in clearance documentation.
• Generate safety arguments to maintain aircraft safety.

Skills

Product safety engineering

Fault tree analysis

Hazard analysis

Knowledge of systems engineering

Education

Degree in a STEM subject

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Product Safety Engineer

Location: Warton

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

Salary: £47,683 dependent on skills and experience

What you’ll be doing:

1. You will support the resolution of safety-related issues on Typhoon Radar.
2. This role will require you to review safety assessments and evidence in clearance documentation from radar suppliers in support of clearance activities.
3. Ensure you assess supplier deviations related to safety.
4. You will generate safety arguments to maintain the safety of the aircraft.
5. Address certification queries or concerns raised both internally and by Eurofighter and NETMA nations.
6. You will be involved in in-service risk assessments and in-service instructions relating to the radar to maintain the continued airworthiness of the in-service aircraft fleet.

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Experience in product safety engineering (fault tree analysis, safety cases, hazard analysis).
• A degree in a STEM subject or relevant experience (preferably with safety or systems engineering focus).
• Knowledge of systems engineering.

Desirable:

• Experience of Typhoon / aircraft safety.
• Experience of working with suppliers.

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems offers employee share plans, flexible discounted health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans, and shopping discounts. You may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Radar EDR team:

The Radar Safety Team is part of the broader EDR (Engineering Development & Radar) team, comprising 3 to 5 engineers. The team ensures radar products are safe to operate on the Typhoon platform—both at initial delivery and throughout the product’s in-service lifecycle. As a team member, you'll work alongside experienced professionals supporting your transition into the role.

You’ll have access to safety training and opportunities to deepen your knowledge of the Typhoon platform and radar systems. The role involves cross-functional collaboration to ensure integration and alignment across departments, with regular interactions with external suppliers and partners.

This environment is dynamic and supportive, offering growth opportunities as you develop in the role.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you can make a real difference. We foster an inclusive culture that values integrity, merit, and diversity, empowering you to fulfill your potential. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and aim for inclusive recruitment processes.

If you have a health condition (e.g., dyslexia, autism, anxiety disorder) that may affect your assessment performance, please discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Please note that many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, which may limit your eligibility based on factors like your nationality, previous roles, and place of birth.

All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Higher security vetting levels may require 5 to 10 years of continuous residence in the UK.

Closing Date: 27th May 2025. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

If interested, please submit your application early.

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