Principal Software and Hardware Assurance Practitioner

We are working with a global Software, Systems & Engineering company in the Defence Sector, supporting them with appointing a Principal Software and Hardware Assurance Practitioner. You will be part of a team providing an Independent Technical Assessment of the software of safety critical aircraft systems, leading the assessment of third-party software for safety and conformance to standards. Day-to-day, you’ll provide SME level Hardware Assurance for The Company and other external organisations in the Land, Maritime, Space, Air, Weapons and other sectors covering Complex Electronic Hardware Independent Technical Evaluation   
Salary: £75k- £85k per annum + benefits
Location: Malvern or Bristol or Boscombe Down or Farnborough - hybrid (3 days per week onsite; 2 days WFH)
Working hours: 37 per week
Duration: perm, full time
Requirements:  sole Uk nationals eligible for SC (dual nationals cannot apply)
  
Your responsibilities will include:

• Assuring the hardware processes for a complex hardware sub-system to the applicable CEH Safety Standard e.g. DO-254, BS EN (phone number removed) at the right assurance level
• Performing the assurance of CEH systems to the agreed High Integrity Software safety standard at the applicable assurance level
• Conducting audits and reviews as the lead auditor and reviewer
• Performing assessments of the software/hardware lifecycle and artefact against software safety standards
• Mentoring project team members and ensuring delivery of technical output
• Traveling to Europe and the UK for customers and industry facing meetings/workshops

  
Essential experience :

• Previous experience as a technical assessor or a strong software engineering/aviation background
• Strong communication skills and the ability to be pragmatic
• SME understanding of High integrity hardware development (VHDL)
• SME understanding of different hardware chipsets (FPGA, ASIC and PLC)
• A strong understanding of hardware lifecycle and processes
• Previous experience working with CEH standards (DO-254, EN (phone number removed)

  
Essential qualifications:

• A Technical Degree (Computer Science, Maths, Engineering or equivalent) or relevant technical experience

  
Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community