Graduate Systems Safety Engineer

Job Description
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Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) is Boeing's onshore defence business and trusted partner to the Ministry of Defence (MoD). Our defence workforce of more than 2,100 people in the UK solve current and emerging defence and security challenges and deliver sustainment, training and support services for the British armed forces.
About the Role
The BDUK System Safety and Environmental Engineering Team is seeking a non-rotational graduate System Safety Engineer to join our collaborative environment. The System Safety Engineering capability is dedicated to applying rigorous safety engineering tasks to Boeing products and services that enable Boeing's mission in the UK.
The System Safety Engineering graduate will support the ongoing management of Safety Assessments and associated evidence artefacts for Boeing product and services. Responsibilities will include implementing the BDUK strategy for identifying, managing and mitigating risks relating to Boeing products and services, in accordance with the processes defined within Safety Management Plans. This will require the graduate to develop a level of understanding of the scope and definition of aircraft systems and services to enable safety issues to be identified, analysed and designing options for improvement and/or control.
This role provides the opportunity for the System Safety Engineering graduate to:

• Develop a thorough understanding for the application of System Safety Engineering processes required to establish and maintain an acceptable level of safety.
• Gain knowledge of safety legislation, policies and standards, and collaborate across engineering functions to achieve compliance.
• Support the development of programme safety documentation required to meet contractual deliverables.
• Understand how safety concerns are presented across stakeholders.

This position may require occasional UK or international travel.
Basic Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
• Good working knowledge of MS Office Suite.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to convey information to diverse audiences.
• Collaborative mindset with a willingness to work in a team-oriented environment.
• UK National status is required, and candidates must be eligible for SC clearance.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong interest in understanding how safety engineering activities enable safe products and services.
• Strong interest in understanding UK safety legislation, military environmental regulations and defence safety standards

Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Work Authorisation:
This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.
Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 03, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This is not an Export Control position.
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Security Clearance
This position requires the ability to obtain a BPSS clearance.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.
We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world's most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.