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Software Assurance Engineer
Job Posted: 4 hours ago
Salary: £ 62,000 - 72,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Bristol
Expire in: a month
Job Description
About Us
We build teams of skilled professionals who bring technical excellence, strategic insight, and a passion for innovation. We assure complex digital systems, define digital assurance strategies, and deliver solutions across emerging technologies.
Our expertise spans Aerospace, Defence, Government, Transport, and Industry, where we support organisations with safety-critical systems, cyber safety, and digital assurance.
We are currently seeking a Senior Consultant - Safety Critical Software Assurance to join our growing Digital Systems Assurance group. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in consultancy, leads with confidence, and delivers impactful solutions to high-profile clients.
Role Overview
As a Senior Consultant, you will:
Deliver and shape software assurance strategies for safety-critical systems.
Lead multi-disciplinary teams and engage directly with clients.
Provide technical leadership across domains such as Space, Hypersonics, Submarines, and Aviation.
Contribute to business growth through thought leadership and opportunity development.Key Responsibilities
Manage and deliver safety-critical software assurance projects across multiple domains.
Provide subject matter expertise (SME) on standards including:
IEC 61508
ARP 4754/4761
DO-178, DO-254, DO-326
Def-Stan 00-055/056
Produce, verify, and approve software safety artefacts across the V-lifecycle.
Mentor and develop junior engineers.
Develop and implement assurance strategies aligned with certification requirements.
Engage with clients to understand needs and build trusted relationships.
Support strategic planning, campaign development, and opportunity shaping.
Lead bid activities including scoping, costing, and risk management.Essential Experience
Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Safety, or related discipline (or equivalent professional experience).
Proven experience in software assurance or development for safety-critical systems.
Strong understanding of engineering lifecycles and assurance standards.
Ability to lead technical teams and deliver complex projects autonomously.
Experience translating client requirements into robust, certifiable solutions.Desirable Experience
Chartered Engineer (CEng/IEng) status or clear path to accreditation.
Experience applying systems engineering standards and the V-lifecycle.
Consultancy skills: stakeholder engagement, business development, strategic thinking.
Experience in Cyber-Security or Secure by Design activities.Note: Candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment screening and must satisfy UK National Security Vetting requirements.
Benefits
Competitive salary with yearly reviews
25 days holiday + option to buy 5 additional days
Flexible working options
Enhanced parental benefits
Company pension scheme
Targeted professional development & support for professional membership
Life assurance
Private healthcare membership
Bonus scheme linked to company performance
Cycle to work scheme & season rail ticket loan
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