Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Software Assurance Consultant to contribute to the safe delivery of software across a variety of projects within the aerospace sector.
Key skills required for this role
Software, Saffety, DO-178C, DEF-STANs, Assurance,
Important
Candidates must be eligible for security clearance
Job description
The Role
The position involves conducting Independent Technical Assessments of software in safety-critical or safety-related aircraft systems.
Key Responsibilities
As part of a collaborative team, your main duties will include:
1. Performing Independent Technical Evaluations focusing on the safety and assurance of aircraft software systems.
2. Developing and populating structured software safety arguments to demonstrate the integrity and compliance of software under review.
3. Confirming that software is developed in accordance with recognised safety standards and follows an established development and verification process.
4. Assessing changes at the source code level, particularly those written in SPARK Ada, and reviewing associated static analysis and formal methods outputs.
5. Producing clear and structured assessment reports suitable for a range of stakeholders, including systems and safety engineering experts.
Essential Experience
6. Strong understanding of aircraft software development principles and compliance with recognised industry standards (e.g., DO-178C, DEF-STANs, or equivalent).
7. Significant experience with safety-critical software development and an in-depth understanding of safety engineering principles.
8. Background as a Software Technical Assessor or substantial hands-on experience as a software engineer in safety-critical environments.
Essential Qualifications
9. A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or a related technical discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
Additional Information
Benefits Include:
10. Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
11. Generous holiday allowance, with the ability to purchase additional days
12. Access to healthcare plans, private medical and dental insurance
13. Discounts on everyday purchases including travel, restaurants, and entertainment
14. Volunteering opportunities to support charities and community initiatives
15. Supportive of ex-forces personnel and veterans through a recognised commitment to defence community initiatives
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