Principal Software and Hardware Assurance Practitioner

Techniche Global Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A global Software and Engineering firm seeks a Principal Software and Hardware Assurance Practitioner in Bristol. You will conduct independent technical assessments on software for safety-critical aircraft systems and assure hardware processes to safety standards. The role requires strong communication skills and technical expertise, including hardware lifecycle understanding. This permanent, full-time position offers a salary of £75k-£85k with hybrid working options and a range of benefits.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Health Cash Plan options

Employee discount portal

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a technical assessor or strong software engineering or aviation background.
• SME understanding of CEH standards (DO-254, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Assure hardware processes for complex hardware subsystems to safety standards.
• Lead audits and reviews for compliance.
• Mentor project team members on technical output.

Skills

Technical assessment

Strong communication skills

High integrity hardware development (VHDL)

Understanding of hardware chipsets (FPGA, ASIC, PLC)

Understanding of hardware lifecycle and processes

Education

Technical Degree (Computer Science, Maths, Engineering)

Job description

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

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