Programmable Elements Assurance Engineer

Morson Group; Yeovil; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Group is seeking a Software Assurance Engineer for a remote role based in the UK. The position focuses on independent technical evidence and PE assurance for software and airborne electronics across helicopter programmes.

You will review supplier work, attend design reviews and deliver assurance reports to support compliance with PE standards. Key tasks include planning future PE activities, providing SME support to LH departments and communicating complex safety issues to both technical

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of DO-178B, DO-178C and DO-254.
• Knowledge of Def Stan 00-55 and 00-56; ARP4754A is a bonus.
• Familiarity with aviation safety processes including hazard analysis and safety cases.
• Ability to evaluate complex systems and give well-reasoned recommendations from multiple sources.
• Strong written and verbal communication with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Review supplier deliverables and participate in design reviews.
• Produce PE assurance reports and SME support to LH departments.
• Plan future PE activity in support of management.
• Coordinate with engineering teams to ensure compliance with PE standards.

Skills

DO-178B

DO-178C

DO-254

Def Stan 00-55

Def Stan 00-56

ARP4754A

Aviation safety

Hazard analysis

Safety cases

Communication

Job description

Software Assurance Engineer
Location: Remote, Yeovil
Rate: £70 p/h Umbrella
Inside IR35
Duration: 6 Months initial

The role primarily covers technical delivery for software and/or airborne electronic hardware, collectively referred to as Programmable Elements (PE), assurance activities on UK based helicopter programmes.

The role of PE assurance is to provide independent technical evidence and argument for internally developed LH systems and supplier provided systems with PE to provide confidence that these systems have been developed to the required standards. The day-to-day activities will include review of supplier deliverables, attendance at design reviews, production of PE assurance reports, providing SME support to other LH departments and planning of future PE activity in support of management.

Required and desirable skills as follows:

• Extensive knowledge of DO-178B, DO-178C and DO-254.
• Knowledge of other standards such as Def Stan 00-55, Def Stan 00-56 and ARP4754A a bonus.
• A knowledge of aviation safety processes, including hazard analysis and the generation of safety cases, would be beneficial but not essential.
• Ability to evaluate complex situations and systems and present well-reasoned recommendations based on information assimilated from a number of technical sources including documentation and expert advice.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to describe and summarise complex safety related considerations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.