Senior Software Assurance & Functional Safety Consultant

Electus Recruitment Solutions

Bristol

Hybrid

GBP 90,000 - 110,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Private healthcare and life assurance

Paid professional institution fees

Enhanced parental leave and family‑or‑

25 days of annual leave with option to

Job summary

Electus Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Senior Software Assurance professional to shape how safety-related software is assessed across civil and defence engineering. You will lead independent assurance activities, advise clients and mentor colleagues, linking system hazards to software requirements and verification results.

The role allows hybrid work with offices in the UK and time split between client sites and home-working.

Qualifications

Experience in safety-related, mission-critical or regulated software; embedded/real-time software.
Demonstrated ability to map system hazards to software requirements and architecture.
Ability to evaluate evidence and produce clear technical reports and recommendations.

Responsibilities

Lead software assurance and functional safety work including planning and assurance strategies.
Assess how hazards translate into software safety requirements and architecture decisions.
Review development processes, verification evidence, configuration management and change control.
Conduct independent audits, supplier reviews and gap assessments with clear recommendations.
Develop and review safety arguments supported by traceable engineering evidence.
Advise clients, mentor colleagues and contribute to bids and capability development.