Graduate Product Safety Engineer

This graduate engineering role within the submarine division focuses on delivering product safety assessments, running risk analysis workshops, and creating safety documentation using methodologies like Failure Modes and Effects Analysis to integrate safety directly into future submarine designs.

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 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 – there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Role Description

You will contribute to the development, assessment and assurance of a future submarine within a technology heavy combat and complex systems environment. You will support safety assessments for submarine systems and take part in hazard identification and risk analysis workshops using recognised techniques, including Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, Systems Theoretic Process Analysis, the Structured What If Technique and Common Cause Analysis.

You will produce safety documentation for the submarine safety case, support hazard and risk management activities, manage safety requirements within the Dynamic Object Oriented Requirements System, and work with internal teams, suppliers and stakeholders to integrate safety into design.

Core Duties

• Use MS Office suite to deliver documents in support of the SSNA safety case.
• Lead safety analysis workshops.
• Attend design reviews to provide Product Safety input.
• Review architectural design and diagrams for safety impact.
• Draft requirements for engineered systems.

The Submarine Team

Be a part of designing, building, testing, and commissioning the Astute and Dreadnought Class, the largest and most advanced submarines operated by the Royal Navy, providing a powerful and secure deterrent for the United Kingdom.

Why BAE Systems

Here you’ll 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. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family – support for 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 proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive
We’re 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.

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, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Qualification requirements

You must have obtained, or be predicted to obtain, a minimum 2:2 bachelor’s degree or