Senior Software Assurance Consultant in Bristol

The Role

The position involves conducting Independent Technical Assessments of software in safety-critical or safety-related aircraft systems.

Key Responsibilities
As part of a collaborative team, your main duties will include:

• Performing Independent Technical Evaluations focusing on the safety and assurance of aircraft software systems.

• Developing and populating structured software safety arguments to demonstrate the integrity and compliance of software under review.

• Confirming that software is developed in accordance with recognised safety standards and follows an established development and verification process.

• Assessing changes at the source code level, particularly those written in SPARK Ada, and reviewing associated static analysis and formal methods outputs.

• Producing clear and structured assessment reports suitable for a range of stakeholders, including systems and safety engineering experts.

Essential Experience

• Strong understanding of aircraft software development principles and compliance with recognised industry standards (e.g., DO-178C, DEF-STANs, or equivalent).

• Significant experience with safety-critical software development and an in-depth understanding of safety engineering principles.

• Background as a Software Technical Assessor or substantial hands-on experience as a software engineer in safety-critical environments.

Essential Qualifications

• A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or a related technical discipline, or equivalent industry experience.

Additional Information

• This is a full-time position (37 hours per week) with flexible hybrid working options.

• The role can be based at various locations within the UK, depending on candidate preference and business needs.

• Candidates from diverse professional and educational backgrounds are encouraged to apply, especially those who demonstrate a willingness to learn and meet the experience criteria.

Benefits Include:

• Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance

• Generous holiday allowance, with the ability to purchase additional days

• Access to healthcare plans, private medical and dental insurance

• Discounts on everyday purchases including travel, restaurants, and entertainment

• Volunteering opportunities to support charities and community initiatives

• Supportive of ex-forces personnel and veterans through a recognised commitment to defence community initiatives