Principal Product Safety Engineer

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Job Overview

The position available is for a Principal Product Safety Engineer at BAE Systems, located in Northampton, Northamptonshire, England. This role is full-time and offers a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Candidates interested in this position should apply as soon as possible since the closing date for applications is 9th October 2025.

Job Responsibilities

The selected candidate will lead the derivation and management of Product Safety requirements, working closely with Project Safety Management Plans. The principal responsibilities include:

• Influencing the development of a safe design and contributing to the Project Safety Case. This includes constructing logical technical safety arguments and justification reports.

• Supporting hazard identification meetings and maintaining the project hazard log to ensure comprehensive safety measures are in place.

• Engaging in peer reviews and various check, verification, and assurance tasks to validate the adequacy of the Safety Case and its supporting documentation.

Required Skills and Experiences

Essential Skills:

Candidates applying for this role will need the following essential skills:

• A robust understanding of engineering safety management processes, including techniques such as hazard analysis.

• Familiarity with safety within systems engineering, specifically in establishing effective engineering requirements and executing them through engineering processes.

• A proven track record of creating justification reports for safety assessments.

• An understanding of Safety Engineering principles and the application of relevant safety processes.

Desirable Skills:

While not required, the following skills are considered advantageous:

• Proficiency in systems engineering tools and techniques, such as DOORS and Enterprise Architect.

• Experience working within a defense sector or a complex systems environment involving software products.

• Familiarity with JIRA for project management.

Benefits of Working at BAE Systems

BAE Systems offers numerous benefits to its employees which may include:

• A competitive pension scheme.

• Access to employee share plans.

• An array of flexible health and lifestyle benefits, which could include things like a green car scheme and private health plans.

• Shopping discounts and the possibility of an annual incentive for eligible employees.

Career Growth Opportunities

As part of the SSNA Combat Systems team, the selected candidate will be involved in a significant growth phase as BAE Systems opens a new office in Coventry. The candidate will join a team of approximately 50 engineers and will collaborate on key projects from their early stages, offering a prime opportunity to influence project trajectories within the SSNA Combat System programme. The role also includes support for professional development and career progression within the company.

Inclusive Culture at BAE Systems

BAE Systems prides itself on its inclusive culture that values diversity and innovation. The organization is committed to creating a welcoming environment for people of all backgrounds and ensures that recruitment processes are inclusive. If candidates have any disabilities or health conditions that could impact their performance in the recruitment assessments, they are encouraged to discuss this with the recruiter for potential reasonable adjustments.

Security and Compliance Requirements

Prospective applicants should be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as nationality, previously held nationalities, and place of birth may affect the roles for which one may be eligible. All candidates must meet at least the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Some roles may necessitate a higher level of National Security Vetting, usually requiring a continuous UK residency of 5 to 10 years.

This position not only presents an excellent opportunity to join a reputable organization but it also provides the scope to contribute significantly to national safety efforts through advanced engineering roles. Candidates are encouraged to review the full job description and ensure their qualifications closely match those listed before submitting their applications.

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