Systems Safety Engineer

Sydney, Australia

• Category: Safety Engineering

Description

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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 groundbreaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.

Recognized 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 Systems Safety Engineer to join our Hobart Class Program. This role will be reporting to the Product Safety Manager.

You will be working to meet corporate governance, legal and customer requirements from a System Safety perspective. Being a safety practitioner, with established experience in safety, this role will see you operating in a small team where you will develop your system domain knowledge. This role will see you reviewing documentation/information provided by suppliers to ensure that all safety aspects have been covered and meet all requirements

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinate system safety activities within the assigned projects. Communicate activities internal and external to the projects to provide visibility within each project of current hazards, mitigation strategies and review results
• Prepare internal and external reports on each Project’s system safety to support project reviews and System Safety Working Groups
• Lead the determination of safety requirements affecting material and component suppliers and vendors; and
• Recommend approval or rejection of vendor or suppliers safety documentation
• Maintain each Project’s Hazard Log and supporting documentation
• Maintain currency of knowledge in best practices in safety engineering within BAE Systems, Australia, Defense and Industry

About YOU

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is desirable
• Experience undertaking safety engineering programs based on standards such as MIL-STD-882
• Demonstrated experience executing safety programs in a large organization or program as a Safety Engineer
• Experience creating safety cases and hazard logs with attention to detail
• Experience and solid understanding of systems safety process and engineering lifecycle
• The ability to demonstrate initiative and be self-motivated to work with minimum supervision
• Excellent communication skills, as you will be liaising both verbally and in writing to various stakeholder groups
• Background and experience in a Defense or Maritime setting will be advantageous but not mandatory

We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidates 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 be 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 defense 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.

BAE Systems recognizes the sacrifices of those who have served our Nation and their families. We support our veteran community through our internal veteran network (Vet Net Australia) and strong charitable partnerships, internal offerings including reserve service leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program and other exclusive offerings available through our strategic partners.

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 recognized as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.

Awarded the 2024 Quarter 1 Benchmark Triple R- Excellence in Candidate Experience Certification. 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 Defense 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.

International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. Please visit this webpage for more information.

Company

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BAE Systems

BAE Systems is a premier global defense, aerospace and security company with approximately 90,000 employees delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support and services. 

The Support Solutions (S2) sector provides a wide range of products and services, including engineering, systems integration, ship repair, and readiness & sustainment for military and commercial customers throughout the product life cycle, anywhere around the world. This sector is headquartered in Washington, D.C. Core capabilities include: • Expertise as a leading provider of non-nuclear ship repair and overhaul services • Sustainment services to extend the viability of existing land and maritime platforms at home and in theater, while modernizing to meet evolving threats • Experienced partner providing seamless, onsite management of military and government customer operations • High-volume producer of protective and load-carrying gear for military personnel 

People are the greatest asset in any Company. 

BAE Systems is committed to a high performance culture and provides an environment that challenges our employees to be remarkable and obtain their full potential. 

Equal Opportunity Employer. Females. Minorities. Veterans. Disabled