Head of Product Safety

Job Description
Ready to make a difference? Our employees design, integrate, and test the world's next generation communication and electronic warfare systems for the United States DoD and international customers. You will 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. We put our customers first - exemplified by our mission: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with us.
BAE Systems is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Product Safety (HOPS) to lead the development and implementation of Product Safety and Environmental (PS/PE) strategies across the Electronic Systems Sector. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of product safety and environmental regulations, as well as experience in leading cross-functional teams and developing training programs.
Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement PS/PE strategies aligned with Sector, Inc. and PLC policies and objectives.
• Monitor and improve the effectiveness of the Product Safety Management System.
• Prepare and present Quarterly Safety Review (QSR) materials to senior leadership.
• Monitor and analyze PS/PE metrics and trends.
• Collaborate with Safety Health & Environment to ensure alignment of objectives and coordination of communications.
• Prepare OAS responses and Action Plans for Product Safety.
• Support Inc audits, ES Policy & Process Compliance Audits, and ISO14001:2015 SHE Environmental Management System audits.

Because of the need for intermittent in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform a portion of work onsite, this position will be considered hybrid. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 50% or more of the time, as well as remotely when applicable.
* Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status*
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 take pride in important work-life balance initiatives including every other Friday Off, Flextime, and Telecommuting. 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.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in technical or engineering discipline and 12+ years direct experience, or equivalent.
• Must possess an active DoD Secret Clearance
• Strong leadership and motivational skills
• Ability to understand and develop PS/PE strategies at Sector, Inc. and PLC levels.
• Strong communications skills ranging from technical briefings to executive level presentations.
• Working knowledge of Product Safety & Environmental Standards and regulations
• Thorough understanding of the ES Engineering Process and its intersections with PS/PE
• In-depth understanding of Life Cycle Management processes and related guidance materials
• Working knowledge of Model Based System Engineering and related tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including Root Cause Analysis for Accident Investigation

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Active Top Secret Clearance
• Knowledge of ISO14001:2015 SHE Environmental Management System and AS9100D Quality Management System
• Experience in participating in Independent Design reviews and Phase Reviews as PS/PE Assessor

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $164000 - $278800
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.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.