Safety Engineer - Software Assurance

Matchtech Group; Burridge; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

NATS is seeking a Safety Engineer within the Software Assurance team in Whiteley. You will support safe delivery of operational and project changes across complex air traffic management environments, with remote work and occasional site visits.

Candidates should have software assurance experience for safety-critical systems and knowledge of ED-153, ED-109A, IEC 61508, and risk-based assurance arguments, plus experience in supplier audits and formal reports.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent in STEM or related discipline.
• Experience in software assurance for safety-related, business-critical or operationally significant systems.
• Understanding of air traffic control operational systems or safety-critical environments.
• Knowledge of software safety assurance processes and lifecycle objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop Software Assurance Plans, Reports and audit documentation.
• Support production of Supplier Capability Assessment Reports and assess supplier software assurance capability.
• Identify software development issues impacting operational performance or assurance and mitigate.
• Ensure compliance with Software Safety Assurance System and processes.
• Provide expert software assurance advice to stakeholders across domains.
• Develop assurance arguments and supporting evidence for programme changes.

Skills

Software assurance

Safety-critical systems

Supplier audits

Audits and reports

Stakeholder communication

Education

Degree-level qualification in STEM

Tools

ED-153

ED-109A

IEC 61508

Job description

Location: Whiteley, Fareham (remote with adhoc visits)

Duration: 6 month contract

(Inside IR35)

Role details:
NATS (National Air Traffic Services) are looking for a Safety Engineer to join their Software Assurance team in Whiteley. The role will support the safe delivery of operational and project changes across complex air traffic management environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop Software Assurance Plans, Software Assurance Reports, audit reports and supporting assurance documentation
• Support the production of Supplier Capability Assessment Reports and assess supplier software assurance capability
• Identify software development issues that could affect operational performance or assurance, supporting appropriate mitigation
• Ensure software assurance activities comply with the applicable Software Safety Assurance System and business management processes
• Provide expert software assurance advice to service design managers, system engineers, design authorities, project managers, safety managers and architects
• Develop proportionate, well-structured assurance arguments and supporting evidence for programme and project changes
• Plan and facilitate audits against relevant software assurance standards and guidance
• Coordinate safety and assurance work packages, including scope definition, risk identification, resource coordination and delivery against milestones

Job Requirements:

• Degree-level qualification, or equivalent relevant experience, preferably in a STEM or related discipline
• Experience in software assurance for safety-related, business-critical or operationally significant systems
• Understanding of air traffic control operational systems and procedures, or comparable safety-critical environments
• Detailed knowledge of software safety assurance processes, standards and lifecycle objectives
• Experience constructing assurance arguments and producing Software Assurance Summary Reports or equivalent documentation
• Knowledge of standards and methods such as ED-153, ED-109A, IEC 61508, Goal Structuring Notation, software risk analysis and requirements management
• Experience supporting supplier audits against software assurance standards or equivalent audit activity
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to internal and external stakeholders

Additional Experience:

• Knowledge of safety management systems, business management systems and regulatory processes
• Experience working with regulatory bodies or safety oversight groups
• Practical experience supporting design authorities, architects, project teams and safety managers
• Understanding of software functional failure analysis, design assessment and requirements satisfaction
• Work package management knowledge and experience coordinating multi-disciplinary teams
• A proactive approach to professional development, continuous improvement and learning

This is an excellent opportunity for a Safety Engineer or Software Assurance professional to support the delivery of robust assurance for safety-critical systems and operational change.