Principal Software and Hardware Assurance Practitioner

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

Job summary

A global Software and Engineering company in the Defence Sector seeks a Principal Software and Hardware Assurance Practitioner to lead technical assessments of safety critical systems. This role, based in Malvern, Bristol, or Farnborough, offers a salary of £75k-£85k. Responsibilities include assuring hardware processes, conducting audits, and mentoring staff. Ideal candidates will have a technical degree and significant experience in high integrity hardware development. Benefits include a pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, and various health plans.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Health Cash Plan

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Employee discount portal

Volunteering Opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a technical assessor or strong software engineering background.
• Ability to communicate effectively and practically.
• Experience with high integrity hardware development.

Responsibilities

• Assure hardware processes for a complex hardware sub-system.
• Conduct audits and reviews as the lead auditor.
• Mentor project team members and ensure technical output delivery.

Skills

Technical assessment

Strong communication skills

High integrity hardware development (VHDL)

Understanding of hardware chipsets (FPGA, ASIC, PLC)

Knowledge of hardware lifecycle and processes

Experience with CEH standards (DO-254)

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 will 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