Senior Product Safety Engineer – Defense Systems

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

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the UK is looking for a Principal Product Safety Engineer. You will ensure safety considerations are implemented on engineering programs, engage with stakeholders, and lead safety practitioners. Candidates should have a solid understanding of safety engineering and strong communication skills. This role offers competitive benefits, including flexible working arrangements and relocation support for eligible positions.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience and qualified engineers from other disciplines who display the correct behaviours and have an understanding of safety engineering will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Providing advice on product safety matters to project and engineering managers.
• Engaging with third parties to gather supporting 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 contractor in the UK is looking for a Principal Product Safety Engineer. You will ensure safety considerations are implemented on engineering programs, engage with stakeholders, and lead safety practitioners. Candidates should have a solid understanding of safety engineering and strong communication skills. This role offers competitive benefits, including flexible working arrangements and relocation support for eligible positions.