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:
* Performing Independent Technical Evaluations focusing on the safety and assurance of aircraft software systems.
* Developing and populating structured software safety arguments to demonstrate the integrity and compliance of software under review.
* Confirming that software is developed in accordance with recognised safety standards and follows an established development and verification process.
* Assessing changes at the source code level, particularly those written in SPARK Ada, and reviewing associated static analysis and formal methods outputs.
* Producing clear and structured assessment reports suitable for a range of stakeholders, including systems and safety engineering experts.
Essential Experience
* Strong understanding of aircraft software development principles and compliance with recognised industry standards (e.g., DO-178C, DEF-STANs, or equivalent).
* Significant experience with safety-critical software development and an in-depth understanding of safety engineering principles.
* Background as a Software Technical Assessor or substantial hands-on experience as a software engineer in safety-critical environments.
Essential Qualifications
* A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or a related technical discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
Additional Information
* This is a full-time position (37 hours per week) with flexible hybrid working options.
* The role can be based at various locations within the UK, depending on candidate preference and business needs.
* Candidates from diverse professional and educational backgrounds are encouraged to apply, especially those who demonstrate a willingness to learn and meet the experience criteria.
Benefits Include:
* Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
* Generous holiday allowance, with the ability to purchase additional days
* Access to healthcare plans, private medical and dental insurance
* Discounts on everyday purchases including travel, restaurants, and entertainment
* Volunteering opportunities to support charities and community initiatives
* Supportive of ex-forces personnel and veterans through a recognised commitment to defence community initiatives
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