Safety Engineer

at  BAE Systems

At BAE Systems Australia

• Do interesting work that MATTERS
• ENJOY what you do
• GROW your career
• Be YOU

We work in a thriving sector – one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world’s most innovative and ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.
Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.
About the OPPORTUNITY
We have a great opportunity for a Safety Engineer to join our JORN Acquisition and Sustainment Programs based at Edinburgh Parks, SA or Melbourne CBD.
We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working.
You will be responsible for providing SME advice relating to engineering and operational changes being carried out across the JORN Acquisition and Sustainment Programs. This requires performing hazard identification, analysis and determination of practical controls to minimise the associated risks. This role will see the successful candidate become a valued contributor to the JORN program.
BAE Systems is committed to provide ongoing training and development to ensure the required skills and knowledge of engineers across their disciplines is developed. Therefore, this role may be suitable as a developmental opportunity.
We encourage applications from candidates with varying Engineering and Project Safety backgrounds for on-boarding as a Safety Engineer in this role.

• Support BAE Systems in the delivery of system safety engineering solutions and advice for projects undertaken within a structured Safety Engineering methodology
• Support the identification and assessment of hazards, and the development of mitigation strategies, associated with Project system level products
• Author and deliver MIL-STD-882E analysis reports such as Subsystem Hazard Analysis (SSHA), Functional Hazard Analysis (FHA), Operating and Support Hazard Analysis (O&SHA), Health Hazard Analysis (HHA), Safety Assessment Report (SAR), and CoA DID compliant Safety Case Report (SCR)
• Support the determination of safety requirements for BAE Systems designs, and also to suppliers and vendors
• Maintain JORN Project’s Hazard Log and supporting documentation
• Support the analysis and close out of System Safety investigations in a timely manner

About YOU

• Bachelor of Engineering qualifications in Electronic, Electrical, Mechanical, Software or Computer Systems Engineering or a suitable combined engineering discipline (or equivalent)
• In depth knowledge of Systems Safety frameworks and their application in Defence environment (desirable)
• Demonstrated experience in using tools including DOORS, Windchill and Bowtie XP
• Demonstrated experience within an engineering discipline
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to manage and prioritise own activities to meet project schedules
• Self-motivated and able to work effectively without supervision
• NV1 Defence Clearance required

We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidate hesitate if they don’t tick all the boxes. If this role interests you, but you don’t meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.
About US
You will joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.
Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.
As Australia’s largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.
We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.
We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.
As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant
To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit: www.baesystemscareers.com.au
Clearances
As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances.
Further information regarding security clearances