Senior CEH Software & Hardware Assurance Lead

QinetiQ; Malvern; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Software & Hardware Assurance Practitioner to conduct technical assessments and provide safety assurance for military platforms. The ideal candidate should have expertise in CEH Standards, knowledge of complex electronic hardware, and a chartered engineer qualification. This role offers competitive salary, benefits, and hybrid working patterns.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance

Generous holiday allowance

Health Cash Plan options

Employee discount portal

Volunteering Opportunities

Qualifications

• SME knowledge of complex Electronic Hardware.
• Good understanding of High Integrity Hardware Development (VHDL).
• Experience of different hardware chipsets (FPGA, ASIC, PLC).
• Understanding of the hardware lifecycle and processes.
• Expertise knowledge of CEH Standards (DO-254, EN 61508-2).
• Ability to quickly apply and understand other CEH Safety Standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits and reviews as the lead auditor/reviewer.
• Perform assessments of software/hardware lifecycle against safety standards.
• Provide advice on conforming to software/hardware Safety Standards.
• Estimate CEH assurance effort for tasks.
• Mentor project team members on CEH Safety Standards.
• Work across all software skill groups.

Skills

SME knowledge of complex Electronic Hardware

Good understanding of High Integrity Hardware Development (VHDL)

Experience with different hardware chipsets (FPGA, ASIC, PLC)

Understanding of hardware lifecycle and processes

Expert knowledge of CEH Standards (DO-254, EN 61508-2)

Ability to understand other CEH Safety Standards

Education

Chartered engineer or equivalent demonstrable experience

Job description

A leading defense technology firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Software & Hardware Assurance Practitioner to conduct technical assessments and provide safety assurance for military platforms. The ideal candidate should have expertise in CEH Standards, knowledge of complex electronic hardware, and a chartered engineer qualification. This role offers competitive salary, benefits, and hybrid working patterns.