Job Title:
Principal Engineer – Product Safety
Location:
Barrow-in-Furness, Filton or Broad Oak – Hybrid
We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please
speak
to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.
Salary:
Negotiable, depending on experience
Who we are:
Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions, shaping a safer future for all.
From the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.
What you will be doing:
In this role, you’ll take a
leading
position in developing and
managing
Product Safety across
complex
engineering projects. You will work within a Systems Engineering framework to ensure safety is embedded throughout the project lifecycle, influencing design, build, and delivery
decisions. You’ll
lead
hazard identification and risk assessment activities, support the development of robust Safety Cases, and provide guidance to both senior stakeholders and junior team members. You will play a key role in ensuring safety standards are met, risks are effectively
managed, and safety justifications are clear, evidence-based, and compliant.
Core duties:
Develop, implement and maintain the Project Safety
Management
System
Produce and
manage
Safety
Management
Plans and Justification Plans
Lead
hazard identification and risk assessment activities (e.g. FMEA, HAZOP, FTA, STPA)
Support the development and delivery of Safety Cases across the project lifecycle
Conduct peer reviews, verification, and assurance of safety documentation
Provide oversight and guidance to junior team members
Interpret technical data and translate it into clear, robust safety arguments
Engage with stakeholders across engineering, manufacturing, and project teams
Essential skills
STEM degree or equivalent qualification
Experience with safety
analysis
techniques (e.g. FMEA, HAZOP, FTA)
Experience developing Safety Cases and supporting documentation
Experience working within a Project Safety
Management
System
Understanding of Systems Engineering standards in a safety context
The Safety & Environmental Team:
The team plays a critical role in ensuring product safety across major programmes. As a Principal Engineer, you will
lead
the development and maintenance of Safety
Management
Systems and Safety Cases, while supporting the SSNA programme. You will also help resolve
complex
cross-disciplinary
challenges
and guide others in delivering high-quality safety outcomes.
A place where everyone can thrive:
We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. A diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.
Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export
control
restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict
the roles
you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All
applicants
must
achieve at least Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with some roles requiring higher levels of National Security Vetting.
Why BAE Systems?
Here you’ll build a career with purpose and real impact. With opportunities for lifelong learning and meaningful work, you’ll be supported to grow and succeed. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and benefit from a range of rewards supporting your financial, personal, and professional wellbeing.
Closing Date:
3rd April 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for
the role. Therefore, please submit your application as early as possible.
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