Summer Intern Product Safety Engineer

Job title: Summer Intern Submarines Product Safety Engineer (Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations)

Location: Barrow (Cumbria). We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – however for this role you will be expected to attend your site up to 2-3 days per week.

Salary: £25,900 (pro-rata)

End Date: 10th September 2027

Who we are

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow – shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space – there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Role description

Within the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR) team, you will support the delivery of technical risk assessments for sites, facilities and associated projects, helping to ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards. You will contribute to hazardous area classification activities, support risk assessment workshops, and work closely with a wide range of stakeholders across the business. The role also involves supporting meetings, studies and site activities, while providing administrative support to help deliver key safety and project objectives.

Core duties

• Support the delivery of DSEAR technical risk assessments for sites, facilities and related projects, ensuring activities are completed in line with safety and compliance requirements.
• Assist with hazardous area classification activities, including maintaining and updating technical documentation and drawings.
• Organise and support meetings, workshops, desktop studies and site walkdowns to facilitate the delivery of project and risk assessment objectives.
• Provide administrative and secretarial support to meetings, working groups and risk cells, including the preparation and coordination of relevant documentation.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders to support the delivery of DSEAR and safety-related activities.

The Submarines Team

Be a part of designing, building, testing, and commissioning the Astute and Dreadnought Class, the largest and most advanced submarines operated by the Royal Navy, providing a powerful and secure deterrent for the United Kingdom.

Why BAE Systems

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work – this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family – support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

As a minimum requirement you’ll need to be on track to obtain, a 2:2 Bachelor’s degree or a pass at Master’s level in the following subjects: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or another relevant STEM-related discipline.

21st June 2027

12 weeks