Engineer - Fire & Explosion Safety

Contributing to the design of submarines in concept stages, and design modifications of mature and operational submarines to ensure safety from internal hazards

Acting as a subject matter expert for internal hazard safety at various design review meetings and as a design peer reviewer

Developing safety case reports for multiple safety cases

Undertaking risk assessments and ALARP assessments

Producing and peer reviewing technical papers relating to safety analysis

Liaising with a network of engineering stakeholders on safety maters

Developing, producing, and maintaining internal hazard safety processes and risk management strategies

Safety Engineering knowledge or experience gained from any of the following areas: systems safety, process safety, technical safety, product safety, nuclear safety or safety case

Degree qualified in a relevant STEM discipline

Desirable:

Experience in naval maritime safety case development or maintenance

Experience with a range of quantitative and qualitative risk assessment techniques

Safety Engineering experience in a high hazard industry

This is an exciting time to be joining the BAE Systems Safety & Environmental Team. With the recent government contract won to help deliver the next generation of Submarine Fleet, BAE are in a very strong position to innovate new technologies within the Defence/Marine sector. The team works across multiple programmes across the life cycle including the Dreadnought Programme/SSNA programme/Astute Programme and in-service vessels. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation

Salary: Competitive, You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive