Principal Product Safety Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Principal Product Safety Engineer

Location: Frimley, Weymouth, Bristol, Portsmouth, Barrow-in-Furness, Devonport, Plymouth or Brough, 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 provide expert advice on product safety matters to project and engineering managers, ensuring safety considerations (DEF STAN 0055/0056) are correctly implemented. You’ll engage with third parties to review and gather supporting safety case evidence, develop safety arguments (both physical and functional) using methods such as FHA, STPA, FMEA, FTA, and produce or update safety case and safety management documentation in line with regulations and standards.

Core duties:

• Provide advice on product safety matters to support programme delivery
• Engage with external stakeholders to gather and review safety evidence
• Develop and maintain safety arguments and documentation using recognised safety methods and standards
• Line manage and support the development of other safety practitioners
• Apply ALARP principles to assess and mitigate safety risks
• Demonstrate understanding of safety engineering and assurance principles

Essential Skills:

• Degree qualified in a STEM discipline or equivalent experience
• Safety engineering processes, practices and tools
• Clear understanding of safety engineering & assurance principals

The Combat Systems Safety Team:

Working closely with engineers and technical specialists on both In-Service and In-Build Combat Systems, you’ll have the opportunity to develop safety arguments and gain knowledge of new technologies and sensor systems used to support them. Experience in the military, defence, or maritime industries is welcomed. Relocation support is available for eligible roles across Submarines.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought and integrity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, including those with disabilities or health conditions, and encourage discussion with recruiters regarding reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Applicants must meet, at minimum, the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, and some roles require higher levels of National Security Vetting with 5–10 years continuous UK residency depending on the vetting level.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. Lifelong learning, meaningful work, and an inclusive, supportive culture enable you to reach your potential. You’ll enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you, including pension schemes, employee share plans, health and wellbeing benefits, and a balanced lifestyle.

Closing Date: 3rd April 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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