Assurance Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Assurance Engineer to join our team on an 11-month assignment. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with a strong background in systems engineering and functional safety, particularly within regulated environments such as aerospace or space sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain safety and assurance cases at the technical systems level.
• Conduct quality assurance activities in line with regulatory standards.
• Analyse system designs and elicit functional requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with safety and assurance standards.
• Provide technical input and assurance oversight for software and electronic hardware design and development.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, producing clear and concise documentation.
• Support audits, reviews, and assessments related to system safety and assurance.

Required Background

• Systems Engineering experience, ideally with a focus on communication networks (tactical or civilian).
• Strong functional safety knowledge at the technical systems level.
• Prior experience in aerospace, space, or other regulated industries is highly desirable.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience writing safety/assurance cases.
• Familiarity with software and electronic hardware design and assurance processes.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex system designs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace or space assurance environments.
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory standards and compliance frameworks.