Principal Engineer Safety Engineering (Safety Requirements)
12 Days Old
Principal Engineer
Safety Engineering (Safety Requirements) Location:
Weymouth, hybrid We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements
please
speak
to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary:
Circa £60,000 depending on experience Who we are Join BAE Systems and youll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global 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 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, theres no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you. What you will be doing In this role, you will
lead
and
manage
the end-to-end safety requirements process within the Dreadnought Combat Systems Safety Engineering Team. You will ensure safety requirements are correctly captured, decomposed, recorded and communicated across relevant stakeholders, supporting the delivery of
complex
submarine combat system sub-systems. Core duties Manage
all safety requirements flowing down from whole boat into combat systems, ensuring accurate capture, traceability and configuration
control
within DOORS, while applying
proven
requirements
management
expertise
in a
complex
engineering environment Lead
Requirements Decomposition activities (including DSRs, 4SFRs and 5SFRs) following Safety Team
analysis , ensuring structured breakdown aligned to the V lifecycle model and INCOSE systems engineering
principles Deliver clear, concise and evidence-based reports to the Senior Engineering
Manager
on safety requirements status, progress, risks and compliance Liaise effectively with Subsystems, the Safety Team and Suppliers to ensure alignment, traceability and collaborative engagement across all safety requirements activities Provide specialist support to the Safety Team and Subsystems, assisting with Gap
Analysis
between Formal Safety Requirements and assumptive supplier requirements to ensure consistency and compliance Ensure robust requirements governance, change
control
and configuration
management
processes are applied consistently, maintaining integrity of safety requirements throughout the lifecycle Apply knowledge from a relevant Degree qualification or extensive equivalent experience to support technical
decision -making, ensuring safety requirements are appropriately defined, validated and
managed Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, producing high-quality documentation and reports that clearly articulate requirements status, technical rationale and engineering
decisions Benefits As well as a
competitive
pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans and an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits. These include a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts. You may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Dreadnought Combat Systems Safety Engineering Team Joining this team offers a unique opportunity to apply your requirements management expertise to complex sub-systems forming the combat system of a submarine. We offer tailored relocation support across all Submarine roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. A place where everyone can thrive Were 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 welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and want to make sure our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism or an anxiety disorder) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please
speak
to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export
control
restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict
the roles
you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All
applicants
must
as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where
applicants
must
typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for
the role . Why BAE Systems? Here youll 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. Youll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to whats most important to you and your family, supporting 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 be proud of the difference you make. Closing Date:
13th April 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for
the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-KP1 #LI-hybrid
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- Location:
- United Kingdom
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- IT
