Principal Engineer - Safety (Programmable Elements)

Job DescriptionJob Title:nPrincipal Engineer Safety (ProgrammablenElements)Location:nWeymouth, Frimley, Broad Oak, Filton. We offer a range of hybridnand flexible working arrangements please speak to your recruiternabout the options for this particularnroleSalary:nNegotiable depending on experiencennWhat youll bendoing:ConductingnProgrammable Elements Safety Engineering Activities, such as PHA,nFTA and PSSA/SSA in support of the Combat System Design SafetynJustification and Whole Boat SafetynCaseDetermining the causes of:nSystematic Programmable Elements Safety failures, Common causenanalysisDefining and monitoring ProgrammablenElements Safety Requirements and compliance with CASSnTOESOrganising and contributing tonHazard Identification workshops and Safety CommitteenmeetingsThe integration/acceptance ofnCommercial off the Shelf (COTS)nproductsEngaging with third parties, such asnequipment or system suppliers, to review and gather supportingnProgrammable Elements Safety evidence in accordance with Def Stann00-055Reporting the progress ofnProgrammable Elements Safety Engineering activities at Project andnProgramme reviewsWorking within annestablished Safety Management System you will bring your expertisenand experience to make recommendations fornimprovementsYour skillsnand experiences:Essential:nDemonstrable experience innProgrammable Elements Safety Engineering and activitiesncontributing to the production of Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) andnSafety Integrity Level (SIL) allocation documents in order tondevelop Preliminary system safety assessment (PSSA) System SafetynAssessment (SSA)Able tondemonstrate experience in understanding safety of systems withnProgrammable Elements in accordance with Def Stan 00-055, Def Stann00-056Experience in Safety Engineering andnProgrammable Elements Safety Requirements in accordance with IEC/BSnEN 61508 in defence domainAble tondemonstrate competence in rigour of Software Development SafetynIntegrity Level (SIL) Design Assurance Level (DAL) depending onnindustry experience nDesirable:nRelevant engineering qualificationnsuch as BEng/ MEng or equivalentnexperienceIncorporatednEngineer or Chartered Engineer or workingntowardsBenefits:nAs well as a competitive pensionnscheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensivenrange of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestylenbenefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans andnshopping discounts you may also be eligible for an annualnincentive.nThenProgrammable Elements team: Would you likento apply your Programmable Elements Safety Engineering knowledgenand expertise to the design of cutting-edge systems for the UKsnfuture submarine fleet? We currently have a vacancy for a PrincipalnProgrammable Elements Safety Engineer to join the Integrated CombatnSystems team based in a variety of locations in the UK. The CombatnSystem encompasses the submarines fight capability. Thisnincludes its ability to carry out all submarine Activities whilstnsubmerged and remaining undetected by other parties. As a PrincipalnEngineer Safety (Programmable Elements), you will be carrying outna range of Programmable Elements Safety Engineering activities andnanalysis on all areas of the combat system, including navigation,ncommand and control, and communication systems. We offer relocationnsupport packages across all Submarine roles, subject to meetingneligibility criteria. Why BAEnSystems?This is a place where youll be able tonmake a real difference. Youll be part of an inclusive culture thatnvalues diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, andnwhere youll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcomenpeople from all backgrounds and want to make sure that ournrecruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have andisability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, annanxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certainnassessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potentialnreasonable adjustments.Please be aware that many roles at BAEnSystems are subject to both security and export controlnrestrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as yournnationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, andnyour place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible tonperform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimumnachieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles alsonrequire higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicantsnmust typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UKndepending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow fornmeaningful security vettingnchecks.Closing Date:n11th September 2025We reserve thenright to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficientnapplications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, pleasensubmit your application as early asnpossible.#LI-AB1n#LI-Hybrid

Created: 2025-09-05