Senior CEH Software & Hardware Assurance Lead

QinetiQ; Amesbury; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence and technology firm in the UK is seeking a Principal Software & Hardware Assurance Practitioner. The role involves providing independent technical assessments for safety-critical systems and leading assurance activities. Ideal candidates will have a strong software engineering background, experience in high integrity hardware development, and familiarity with CEH standards. The position allows for hybrid working, enabling a balance between on-site and remote work options, with competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Private Medical Insurance options

Employee discount portal

Volunteering Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a technical assessor or software engineering/aviation background.
• Ability to mentor project team members and ensure delivery of technical output.
• Ability to travel to Europe and the UK for meetings/workshops.

Responsibilities

• Assure the hardware processes for complex hardware sub-systems.
• Lead assurance of CEH systems to agreed High Integrity Software safety standards.
• Conduct audits and reviews as the lead auditor.

Skills

Technical assessment experience

Strong communication skills

High integrity hardware development understanding (VHDL)

Understanding of hardware chipsets (FPGA, ASIC, PLC)

Hardware lifecycle and processes understanding

Working with CEH standards (DO-254, EN 61508-2)

Education

Technical Degree (Computer Science, Maths, Engineering or equivalent)

Job description

A leading defence and technology firm in the UK is seeking a Principal Software & Hardware Assurance Practitioner. The role involves providing independent technical assessments for safety-critical systems and leading assurance activities. Ideal candidates will have a strong software engineering background, experience in high integrity hardware development, and familiarity with CEH standards. The position allows for hybrid working, enabling a balance between on-site and remote work options, with competitive salary and benefits.