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Principal Engineer – Site Asset Safety Verification

BAE SystemsBarrow-in-Furness🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 20 Mar 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
£60k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Leader

Job Description

Principal Engineer – Site Asset Safety Verification | Barrow-in-Furness, United Kingdom | Hybrid | £60,000+ This employer is a globally recognised leader in advanced technology solutions, dedicated to pioneering progress and protecting what matters most. As a valued member of a colleague network spanning the globe, you will contribute to delivering cutting-edge defence, aerospace, and security solutions that shape a safer future. This is an opportunity to join a company where careers can lead to limitless possibilities, from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. The Role • Author and manage site assets’ infrastructure design substantiation documentation, supporting the site nuclear safety case. • Review analyses, assessments, and calculations validating nuclear design substantiation. • Support the periodic review of site safety. • Take ownership of deliverables, demonstrating high levels of autonomy and leadership. • Support the implementation of design substantiation requirements. • Collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders including Site Safety Case, Human Factors, and Engineering Authority Teams. What You'll Need • Experience in a complex or high-risk industry (e.g., Aerospace, Oil & Gas, Defence, Shipbuilding, Weapons). • Degree qualified or time-served apprentice in a STEM subject, or equivalent working experience. • Proven ability to produce high-quality technical reports. • Experience in design substantiation and safety justification of mechanical, civil, and structural site assets and facilities. • Ability to engage cross-functionally within a large organisation. • Understanding of stakeholder collaboration and management. What's On Offer • Competitive salary of £60,000+ depending on experience. • Opportunities for career development in both technical and managerial streams. • Engaging cross-functional work on a diverse range of projects. • Relocation support packages may be available. • A supportive culture committed to inclusion and employee wellbeing. Apply via Haystack today!

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