BAE Systems
Principal Product Safety Engineer
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Principal Product Safety Engineer
Principal Product Safety Engineer
Location Broad Oak, Frimley, New Malden or Filton. Hybrid and flexible working options available—see recruiter for details.
Salary Circa £70,000, dependent on skills and experience.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Provide expert support to Technical Authority teams in managing hazards, risks, and mitigation strategies.
- Contribute to the development of hazard logs and safety argument maturity.
- Lead product safety strategy and assess safety cases for major subsystems or complex technologies.
- Produce high-quality deliverables, including:
- Hazard logs
- Safety cases
- Safety plans
- Organise and facilitate HAZID (Hazard Identification) meetings, as well as participate in others as needed.
- Collaborate with Technical Authority teams and embedded Safety Engineers to gather safety-related evidence, supporting requirements and acceptance via the Requirements and Acceptance Team.
Skills and Experience
Core Requirements
- Deep knowledge of safety management processes and methodologies.
- Experience across multiple phases of the engineering lifecycle, with strong understanding of:
- Design principles
- Through-life engineering issues
- Awareness of customer defence standards, including:
- DSA-02
- JSP430
- Def Stan 00-56
- MilStn 882E
- BS EN 61508
- Familiarity with principles of a Safety Management System (SMS).
- Proven ability to write technical documentation at an advanced level.
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Advantageous Experience
- Specialised expertise in Product Safety within Software Systems.
Professional Qualification
- Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering or a related STEM subject.
- Able to self-declare Incorporated or Chartered Engineers status, with support available to achieve this.
- Preference given to candidates already recognised as Chartered Engineers.
Benefits
BAE Systems offers: ✅ Competitive pension scheme ✅ Employee share plans ✅ Flexible wellness and lifestyle benefits, including:
- Green car scheme
- Private health plans ✅ Shopping and discount discounts ✅ Annual incentive potential
About the Product Safety Team
The Combat System sits at the heart of any platform, and the Product Safety team plays a critical role in ensuring these complex systems are designed and assured safely—from concept to disposal. You’ll work both independently and collaboratively with other Product Safety Engineers, acting as a key stakeholder alongside Design Technical Authorities.
Your work will challenge conventions, foster innovation, and deliver safety assurance across a diverse and dynamic portfolio of projects.
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Why Join BAE Systems?
At BAE, you have the opportunity to make a tangible impact. Our inclusive culture values: 🔹 Diversity of thought 🔹 Integrity and fairness 🔹 Empowering high potential
We are committed to making our recruitment as accessible as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (e.g., dyslexia, autism, or mental health concerns), please speak to your recruiter about reasonable adjustments during assessments.
Important Security Note: Many roles at BAE Systems are subject to:
- Security restrictions
- Export controls Relevant factors (e.g., nationality, residency history) may impact eligibility. All applicants must achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Higher-level National Security Vetting (e.g., SC or DV requirements) may apply for some roles, requiring at least 5–10 years of uninterrupted UK residency.
Closer Notice
Deadline: 6th July 2026 We reserve the right to close early if we receive sufficient applications. Apply as soon as possible if interested.
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