Senior Product Safety Engineer – Defense Systems

BAE Systems; New Gate; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and aerospace company in the UK seeks a Principal Product Safety Engineer. Your responsibilities will include advising on safety matters, engaging with stakeholders, and developing safety arguments using various analysis methods. Essential skills include safety engineering processes, assurance principles, and strong communication skills. Competitive benefits and flexible working arrangements are offered. Closing date for applications is November 10, 2025.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health and lifestyle benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive

Qualifications

• Experience and qualified engineers from other disciplines will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Providing advice on product safety matters.
• Engaging with third parties to gather safety case evidence.
• Developing safety arguments using appropriate safety analysis methods.
• Line managing other safety practitioners.
• Applying ALARP principles.

Skills

Safety engineering processes, practices and tools

Clear understanding of safety engineering & assurance principles

Good communication skills

Job description

A leading defense and aerospace company in the UK seeks a Principal Product Safety Engineer. Your responsibilities will include advising on safety matters, engaging with stakeholders, and developing safety arguments using various analysis methods. Essential skills include safety engineering processes, assurance principles, and strong communication skills. Competitive benefits and flexible working arrangements are offered. Closing date for applications is November 10, 2025.