Programmable Elements Assurance - Principal Consultant

Frontier Resourcing LTD; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Frontier Resourcing are working with a specialist consultancy to appoint a Principal Consultant in Programmable Elements Assurance to lead senior technical work across aerospace, defence and safety-critical programmes.

You will provide independent assurance of safety-critical software and programmable hardware, review evidence, identify risks, and mentor teams while supporting certification and regulatory engagement. Flexible remote UK-based role with travel to clients.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in software, programmable hardware or systems assurance in aerospace/defence.
• Knowledge of high-integrity standards (DO-178C/DO-12C etc.).
• Experience with safety frameworks ARP4754A/ARP4761.
• Experience reviewing requirements, architecture, design, verification and certification evidence.
• Strong FHA, PSSA, SSA, FMEA and FTA knowledge.
• Ability to identify evidence gaps and provide proportionate recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior technical leadership across complex aerospace and safety-critical programmes.
• Mentor teams and lead major work packages.
• Review safety evidence and develop assurance positions.
• Engage with regulators, Design Organisations and suppliers.
• Produce and defend technical reports and findings.

Skills

Software & hardware assurance

Aerospace/defence safety-critical

Regulated development standards

Requirements & certification evidence

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in software/electronic/systems/aerospace/CS/safety engineering

Tools

DO-178C / ED-12C

DO-254 / ED-80

ARP4754A / ARP4761

Job description

Principal Consultant – Software & Programmable Elements Assurance

Remote (UK based) with travel to clients

Frontier Resourcing are working with a specialist consultancy who have a high-profile opportunity for a Principal Consultant in Programmable Elements Assurance to join the team to provide senior technical leadership across complex aerospace, defence and safety-critical programmes.

You will provide independent assurance of safety-critical software, programmable hardware and associated development processes, working with clients, suppliers, Design Organisations, regulators and assurance bodies.

The role will involve reviewing complex engineering and safety evidence, identifying risks and gaps, developing robust assurance positions and providing practical recommendations to support certification, acceptance and safe operation.

At Principal level, you will also mentor technical teams, lead major work packages, support client relationships and contribute to the development of assurance methodologies and new business opportunities.

Skills & Experience:

• Extensive experience in software, programmable hardware or systems assurance within aerospace, defence or another safety-critical/regulated environment.
• Knowledge of DO-178C / ED-12C, DO-254 / ED-80, or equivalent high-integrity standards.
• Understanding of ARP4754A, ARP4761 or comparable systems safety and development frameworks.
• Experience assessing requirements, architecture, design, verification, configuration management and certification evidence across the development lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of systems safety, hazard analysis and assurance cases, including FHA, PSSA, SSA, FMEA and FTA.
• Ability to identify evidence gaps, non-compliances, technical risks and weaknesses, and develop proportionate recommendations.
• Experience working with regulators, certification authorities, Design Organisations, suppliers or independent assurance bodies.
• Proven ability to produce and defend high-quality technical reports, findings and assurance positions.
• Experience providing technical leadership, mentoring specialists and leading multidisciplinary work packages.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the confidence to challenge technical decisions and influence senior stakeholders.
• Degree or equivalent experience in software, electronic, systems, aerospace engineering, computer science, safety engineering or a related discipline.

Desirable:

Chartered status or equivalent professional registration, experience with DEF STAN 00-055/00-056, IEC 61508, ISO 26262 or similar standards, and previous consultancy, bid or account-development experience.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing consultancy that values technical excellence, independent thinking, and delivering meaningful outcomes for our clients. Whether you're already recognised as a subject matter expert or ready to take the next step into a principal-level position, we'd love to hear from you.

*Due to secure the nature of the work, candidates will need to be eligible to gain SC Clearance and be a sole UK national for UK-eyes-only projects.*