Job Description

Job Description

You don’t see it, but it’s there. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F- 35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry’s most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you with a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our missions: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®” and “We Innovate For Those Who Move The WorldTM.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Safety Engineer to join our Reliability Sciences team. Our Team responsibilities span Reliability, Maintainability, Testability, and Safety (RMS) domains to support key US Defense programs in BAE System’s Aerospace & Mission Systems (AMS) segment. As a key member of our innovation teams, you will apply your knowledge in Safety engineering to analyze digital and analog electronics, power supplies, and systems of electronic modules to ensure safety requirements are achieved in accordance with both industry and government standards. We strive to prioritize the safety of people, products, and the environment.
In this job, you will:

• Perform Safety Analysis – Own the full spectrum of safety‑engineering studies. You’ll drive MIL‑STD‑882E and ARP‑1761 compliance by delivering high‑impact Functional Hazard Analyses (FHA), Preliminary Hazard Analyses (PHA), Operational Hazard Analysis (OHA), Fault‑Tree Analyses (FTA), Common‑Cause/Mode Analyses (CCA), Particular Risk Analyses (PRA) and comprehensive Safety Assessment Reports (SAR) for both developmental and production efforts.

• Guided Project Delivery – Work under general direction from team/supervisor to develop solutions on a variety of problems of increased scope and complexity.

• Work to complete projects and goals for safety requirements from vendors and customers alike.

• Develops internal and external expertise in Safety and Defense to grow with the organization.

Typical Education and Experience

Typically a High School Diploma and 4 years work experience or equivalent experience

Required Skills and Education

• 0-2 years of experience in Reliability, Maintainability and Safety discipline work (or equivalent)
• BS in Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or related Scientific field.
• Eagerness to take on new challenges and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ablility to obtain a Security Clearance.

Preferred Skills and Education

• Experience within the Safety Engineering discipline.
• Knowledge of MIL Standards, software safety, Fault Tree Analysis.
• Knowledge of technical documentation and report generation for DoW type environments.
• Experience with defense electronic products.

About BAE Systems, Inc.

BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.