Safety Engineering Manager

Job Description It’s about the journey. Whether it’s a bus ride or flight, our commercial electronic systems help transport millions of passengers every day. Every second a plane takes off somewhere in the world, enabled by our flight-critical products. On the ground, our electric and hybrid solutions save more than 22 million gallons of fuel per year. Be part of our journey at Electronic Systems where you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the 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 a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “We Innovate For Those Who Move The World.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with us

In this Safety Engineering Manager position you will lead the development and execution of the overall safety strategy for High Voltage/High Power for the Power & Propulsion Solutions (PPS) business area and the Controls & Avionics Solutions (CAS) business area.

Responsibilies include:

• Developing or approving Product Safety Program Plans, Fault Trees, Common Mode Analysis, and other related safety required documents, defining the Product Safety tasking across the program life cycle
• Preparing presentations and participating in Design Reviews, Test Readiness Reviews, Technical Interchange Meetings, and various working groups and safety review meetings both internal and with customers
• Coordinating with System Design and Test teams in defining and approving hazard mitigation provisions, and preparing test plans/procedures to support testing.
• Investigating Product related events with safety implications to develop corrective and preventive measures.
• Maintaining required Safety documentation establishing compliance with contractual requirements and applicable regulations (Safety Case).
• Collaborating with peers across BAE Systems Inc. in relevant working groups.​​​​​​
• Managing the Safety group and be responsible for
  • Providing performance management of the group including providing bi-annual performance feedback through the PDR process.
  • Providing talent development and training as necessary to further develop the capability of the group.
  • Conducting hiring as well as defining/executing New Business process improvement initiatives.
• Supporing and leading safety engineering using model based systems engineering / digital engineering.
• Coordinating with System Design teams to define and approve hazards and mitigation provisions.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• A minimum of a BS in Engineering, Science or equivalent Safety experience. Electrical Engineering preferred with a minimum of 10-12 years work experience in a related field.
• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral).
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with business leaders, technical leaders, peers, subordinates, and customers.
• Must be experienced/fluent in MIL-STD-882, ISO26262, and Domestic/International safety regulations related to electric and hybrid automotive systems and energy storage systems.
• Must have a working knowledge of IEC61508 and Battery safety Standards such as IEC62133, UL1642, UL2056.
• Experience with Product/System Safety contractual requirements and their execution throughout the product lifecycle.
• Experience leading dynamic engineering teams to identify hazards, assess and mitigate associated risks encountered in the design, development, test, production, use and disposal.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• MS in engineering discipline and 12+ years experience
• A Full Spectrum Leader, the successful candidate will have demonstrated experience managing dynamic teams.
• Experience with leading audits
• Mishap prevention/investigations.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP/ASP).
• Subject matter expert in the Product/System Safety discipline.
• Functional Safety Certification Program

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $120874 - $205486

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Electronic Systems BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers 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 services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

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.