Senior Engineer – Safety & Environmental Engineering (Product Safety)

Job Title:

Senior Product Safety Engineer

Location:

Coventry, hybrid

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please

speak

to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary:

Competitive

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 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.

What you will be doing:

As a Senior Product Safety Engineer, you will support the Engineering Delivery

Manager

in the development, delivery and maintenance of the Project Product Safety

Management

System and Product Safety Case. You will ensure products are safe to

own , operate and maintain, while meeting all legal and regulatory requirements.

Core duties:

Develop, implement and maintain the Safety

Management

System, ensuring safety processes are robust, compliant and aligned with engineering and programme requirements

Support the production and maintenance of Project Safety

Management

Plans across the project lifecycle

Undertake product safety hazard and risk identification, assessment and

management

across operational and environmental conditions

Support the development of the Project Product Safety Case, including Safety Case Reports and evidence-based technical safety arguments

Administer and maintain the Project Hazard Log, ensuring hazards are recorded, assessed and appropriately

managed

Apply STEM knowledge or equivalent experience to interpret technical data across design, manufacturing, commissioning and testing phases of the submarine lifecycle

Complete peer reviews, verification and assurance activities to demonstrate robustness of safety cases and documentation

Essential Skills:

Degree in a STEM discipline or equivalent experience in engineering or safety-critical environments

Experience in product safety, safety case development or safety

management

systems

Strong

understanding of hazard identification, risk assessment and mitigation techniques

Ability to interpret

complex

technical data across multi-disciplinary engineering teams

Experience producing or contributing to safety cases, hazard logs or assurance documentation

Strong

communication skills with the ability to influence engineering stakeholders

The Integrated Combat Systems Team:

The Integrated Combat Systems team plays a key role in supporting submarine programmes by ensuring the safe design, development and operation of

complex

systems. As a Product Safety Engineer within the team, you will help ensure the delivery of robust safety

management

processes and safety cases that enable products to be owned and operated safely throughout their lifecycle. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people and encourage discussion of reasonable adjustments where needed.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export

control

restrictions.

Applicants

must

meet Baseline Personnel Security Standard, and many roles require higher levels of National Security Vetting, including 5–10 years continuous UK residency depending on

the role .

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. Lifelong learning, meaningful work, and a supportive culture enable you to grow with

confidence . You’ll be recognised for your contribution and supported with rewards that matter most to you.

Closing Date:

23rd July 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you are interested, please apply as early as possible.

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