Principal Product Safety Engineer
Coventry, hybrid
We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.
Circa £60,000 depending on experience
Join BAE Systems and youll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, youll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You will focus on ensuring Product Safety activities are completed across multiple systems in line with project milestones throughout the Engineering Lifecycle. Working closely with other Integrated Development Teams and the Whole Boat Safety Team, you will contribute to ensuring safety considerations are embedded throughout system development.
Support Product Safety activities across submarine systems throughout the engineering lifecycle, applying an understanding of Safety Engineering and Systems Engineering principles to ensure safety considerations are embedded during system development and delivery
Participate in Hazard Identification and Hazard Analysis activities, supporting the identification, assessment and management of safety risks while contributing to the capture and maintenance of hazard data and safety requirements
Assist with the preparation and generation of safety reports and supporting documentation, using strong written communication skills and attention to detail to produce clear, accurate and structured outputs
Ensure Product Safety activities are delivered in line with the project Safety Management System, supporting governance, compliance and continuous improvement across safety processes and documentation
Liaise and collaborate with Integrated Development Teams and the Whole Boat Safety Team, working effectively both as part of a team and independently to support the delivery of Product Safety tasks
Apply awareness of Engineering Lifecycle Management processes to support safety activities throughout system development, ensuring safety considerations are addressed from concept through to delivery
Work in an agile and adaptable manner to respond to evolving project priorities and customer requirements, demonstrating initiative, self-motivation and effective problem solving
Apply engineering knowledge, typically supported by a Bachelors or masters degree in engineering (minimum 2:2), with practical Product Safety experience in the maritime defence sector desirable, although relevant experience from other sectors will also be considered
The Product Safety Team
The Product Safety Team plays a vital role in ensuring submarine systems are developed and delivered safely. As part of this team, you will work closely with Systems Engineers and other engineering disciplines to ensure safety considerations are embedded throughout the design, development and delivery of submarine capability.
You will support safety case development activities including safety requirements management, hazard identification and analysis, hazard data management, application of the ALARP principle and the production of safety documentation. BAE Systems Submarines is currently experiencing a period of significant growth and is opening a new office in Coventry to support ongoing submarine programmes. Relocation support packages may be available across submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.
Were committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do. Youll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to whats most important to you and your family, supporting your financial and personal wellbeing as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and be proud of the difference you make.
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