At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a team developing safety-critical software in regulated industries.
- Company: Specialist engineering organisation focused on high-integrity systems.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, structured environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborate with experienced engineers in a methodical, quality-driven environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on software that prioritises safety and reliability.
- Qualifications: Experience with ADA and SPARK, and knowledge of safety-critical standards.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Most software engineers spend their careers trying to move faster.
This role is for someone who understands when slowing down matters.
A specialist engineering organisation developing safety-critical systems is looking for a Software Engineer with commercial ADA and SPARK experience to join a team working on high-integrity software within highly regulated industries.
The environment is structured, technical and engineering-led.
Every requirement, every line of code and every test has a purpose.
The focus is on producing software that is predictable, reliable and demonstrably safe.
You’ll be involved throughout the software lifecycle, contributing to requirements, development, integration, verification and validation activities while working alongside experienced software, systems and test engineers.
The role would suit someone who has experience working within defence, aerospace, transport, rail or automotive environments, where software is developed against recognised safety and engineering standards.
- What they’re looking for
- Commercial experience developing software using ADA and SPARK.
- Strong understanding of the safety‑critical software development lifecycle.
- Experience across requirements, development and/or test.
- Exposure to safety‑critical or highly regulated environments.
- Knowledge of standards such as IEC 61508, EN 50128, ISO 26262, DEF STAN 00-55 or DO-178.
- A methodical approach to problem‑solving and software quality.
- UK working rights, and the ability to gain BPSS security clearance.
Why apply?
For the right engineer, this is an opportunity to work on software where traceability, reliability and correctness are fundamental to success.
You’ll be surrounded by experienced engineers, solving technically challenging problems in an environment that values engineering rigour, quality and long‑term thinking.
Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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Software Engineer in Bath employer: Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company
As a leading specialist engineering organisation, we pride ourselves on fostering a structured and technical work environment that prioritises safety and quality in software development. Our culture encourages collaboration among experienced engineers, providing ample opportunities for professional growth and the chance to tackle complex challenges in highly regulated industries such as defence and aerospace. Join us to contribute to meaningful projects where your expertise in ADA and SPARK will be valued and where every line of code you write plays a crucial role in ensuring safety and reliability.
Contact Details:
Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company Recruitment Team
