Safety Engineer

Job Description

Job Location: Garden Island (Potts Point), Sydney or Williamtown (Newcastle), New South Wales – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements including working a 9 day fortnight.

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 the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow – shaping a safer future, for all of us.

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.

Role Description:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Safety Engineer to join our maritime sustainment business, working on the newest ship platform, the Hobart Class DDG naval ships. Reporting to the Engineering Team Lead, you will have the opportunity to demonstrate safety engineering technical skills, and you will be employed on a permanent full time basis.

Core Duties:

• Lead the identification and assessment of safety engineering hazards, and the development of mitigation strategies
• Provide senior technical advice on safety engineering activities and safety engineering methodologies performed
• Collaborate and build good relationships with the customer, industry partners, internal and external stakeholders, maintaining a positive culture within the program
• Conduct the technical review of safety engineering system artefacts and design changes
• Establish and maintain systems safety engineering programs, ensuring compliance with governance, legal and customer requirements
• Undertake the development and maintenance of engineering product safety risk assessments, and undertake safety hazard identification
• Report on the implementation of mitigation strategies and support investigations to close our product safety reports

Essential Skills:

• Extensive safety engineering/product safety experience – Experience in other engineering disciplines will also be considered
• A relevant tertiary engineering degree, self-starter and good problem solving skills
• Technical leadership experience and an understanding of safety engineering standards such as MIL-STD-882
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills, the ability to effectively convey information, develop good relationships and influence outcomes
• Whilst not essential, naval ship or defence industry experience, will be highly regarded

The Maritime Destroyer Capability Enhancement (DCE) team

Under the Destroyer Capability Enhancement (DCE) program, Australia’s Hobart class destroyers — HMA Ships Hobart, Brisbane and Sydney, will receive advancements that will boost capability to ensure they remain effective in a dynamic maritime environment

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work – this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family – support for 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 proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive

We’re 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.

We support our veteran community through VetNet Australia, along with initiatives such as Reserve Service Leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program, and partner-supported programs.

We welcome applications from all candidates and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180 and recipients of the Benchmarcx Top Employer for Candidate Experience Excellence 2026. As members of the Circle Back Initiative, we commit to responding to every applicant.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team to discuss the support you may need. You can also connect with us via Careers and Employment.

Security statement

Please note, as a defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain one. Further information regarding security clearances.

International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. Please visit this webpage for more information.