Principal Engineer - Site Safety Case

Job Title: Principal Engineer - Nuclear Safety Case

Location: Barrow in Furness - Hybrid - flexible depending on business needs

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: Starting from £60,000

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.

Job Description

You will be performing safety assessment of activities within the scope of the operations on the licensed and authorised sites as directed. You will lead other engineers in the conduct of assessment and safety case preparation, and provide advice and guidance to other areas of the business, external organisations and regulatory bodies in the compliance with the safety case.

Core duties

• Hazard identification and analysis
• Deterministic assessment
• Probabilistic assessment
• Supporting ongoing periodic review of safety activities
• Supporting ongoing regulatory discussions with ONR/DNSR
• Interfacing with engineering and human factors substantiation teams
• Supporting junior members of the team to develop SQEP in the business

Essential Skills

• Significant experience of Safety Case development techniques and practices - in Nuclear industry, other high hazard industry backgrounds may be considered
• Postgraduate Diploma in Nuclear Science & Technology (NTEC), or an equivalent qualification
• Hold Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with an Engineering Council-registered professional institution, or possess the qualifications and experience required to attain chartership

The Site Safety Case team

The site safety case team is currently around 30 strong and is growing and developing as we undertake the Dreadnought, Site Redevelopment Programmes & future submarine platforms both nationally and internationally. We are currently producing cases covering Astute and Dreadnought build and commission and have responsibility for Periodic Review of Safety. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

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.

Closing Date: 15th October 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.

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