Principal Software and Hardware Assurance Practitioner
Techniche Global
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 61508-02 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 61508-2)
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
