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The position of Product Safety Principal Engineer at BAE Systems is an exciting opportunity for engineers looking to make a significant impact in the field of product safety. This role is part-time and offers the flexibility of hybrid and flexible working arrangements, allowing the candidate to balance personal and professional commitments effectively.
As a Product Safety Principal Engineer, you will be responsible for several vital tasks, including but not limited to:
Providing support to the Technical Authority teams with the management of hazards, risks, and associated mitigations.
Contributing to the development of the hazard log and ensuring the maturity and accuracy of information contained within.
Developing and executing a product safety strategy. This merits the assessment against major subsystems or complex technologies.
Producing high-quality documentation like hazard logs, safety cases, and safety plans, which are crucial for ensuring product safety.
Organizing and facilitating HAZID (Hazard Identification) sessions and review meetings, along with contributing to various risk assessment activities as necessary.
Collaborating with Technical Authority teams and embedded Safety Engineers to gather relevant safety-related evidence to support safety cases and secure acceptance via the Requirements and Acceptance Team.
To be eligible for this position, candidates should possess the following skills and qualifications:
Knowledge of safety management processes and techniques is essential.
Experience working across more than one phase of the Engineering Lifecycle, combined with a solid understanding of design principles and through-life engineering issues.
Familiarity with customer defense standards including DSA-02, JSP430, Def Stan 00-56, MilStn 882E, and BS EN 61508.
Experience in writing detailed technical documentation at an advanced level is necessary.
Experience in Product Safety within Software Systems is advantageous and may strengthen your application.
A relevant academic qualification in Engineering or related STEM subjects is required. Candidates should be recognized as Incorporated or Chartered Engineers through appropriate recognized professional institutions.
While all applicants are encouraged to seek professional registration, preference will be granted to those already recognized.
The position offers a salary of approximately £70,000, dependent on qualifications and experience. This competitive remuneration reflects the importance assigned to expertise and the responsibilities outlined in the role.
BAE Systems emphasizes a supportive and inclusive work culture that encourages diversity of thought and values integrity. Some of the benefits include:
A comprehensive pension scheme for long-term financial security.
Employee share plans to help employees share in the company's success.
Extensive flexible, discounted health, well-being, and lifestyle benefits, which can include various options like a green car scheme and private health plans.
Potential eligibility for an annual incentive which rewards hard work and dedication.
The Product Safety team plays a crucial role within the Combat System, ensuring the safe integration of complex systems through design and assurance processes. Individuals in this role will have the opportunity to work independently and alongside other Product Safety Engineers, contributing to the integrity of cutting-edge technology from design through to disposal.
BAE Systems prides itself on being an organization that makes a difference in people's lives by driving the development and integration of innovative technologies. The workplace is designed to be inclusive, aiming to accommodate all backgrounds, including those with disabilities or health conditions.
Many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors like nationality and residency might affect eligibility for specific roles. Applicants must at minimum achieve the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, and many posts require higher National Security Vetting levels based on the role's demands.
Interested candidates should submit their applications as early as possible due to the possibility of early closure if sufficient applications are received. The closing date for this vacancy is 30th January 2026.
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