Principal Engineer - Product Safety

About the role

The Principal Engineer – Product Safety will lead safety engineering across complex defence and aerospace projects. Working within a Systems Engineering framework, you will embed safety from concept through delivery, ensuring that all design and build decisions meet rigorous safety standards.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain the Project Safety Management System.
• Produce and manage Safety Management Plans and Justification Plans.
• Lead hazard identification and risk assessment activities such as FMEA, HAZOP, FTA and STPA.
• Support the creation and delivery of Safety Cases throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct peer reviews, verification and assurance of safety documentation.
• Provide oversight and guidance to junior team members.
• Interpret technical data and translate it into clear, evidence‑based safety arguments.
• Engage with engineering, manufacturing and project stakeholders to ensure safety is integrated.

Required profile

• STEM degree or equivalent qualification.
• Extensive experience applying safety analysis techniques on complex systems.
• Proven track record developing Safety Cases and supporting documentation.
• Experience working within a Project Safety Management System.
• Understanding of Systems Engineering standards in a safety context.

Required skills

• FMEA
• HAZOP
• FTA
• STPA
• Safety Cases
• Project Safety Management System
• Systems Engineering

What we offer

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Negotiable salary based on experience.