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 youll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our integral colleague network, youll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. Youll 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, theres no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.
What you will be doing:
In this role, youll 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.



Youll 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 stakeho

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