Principal Software Assurance Practitioner

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Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role ID: SF18685

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Principal Software Assurance Practitioner at our Malvern, Farnborough, Bristol or Boscombe Down sites, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role

As a Principal Software Assurance Practitioner you will be part of a team providing an Independent Technical Assessment of the software of safety critical aircraft systems, leading the assessment of third party software for safety and conformance to standards. Day-to-day, you’ll carry out Independent Technical Evaluation on Aircraft populating an argument for software safety under a goal structure at the highest level.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Establishing that the software is targeted to be developed to a known software standard
• Establishing that the process has been followed and the software development and verification process is established and meeting the correct standards
• Evaluating changes down to the source code level which is written in SPARK Ada and reviewing the associated Spark Analysis
• Providing assessment in a format suitable to the project and interfacing with QinetiQ systems and safety subject matter experts
• Raising any recommendations to be delivered to the customer

Essential Experience Of The Principal Software Assurance Practitioner

• Strong knowledge of aircraft software development and of the recognised software development standards
• Extensive experience of Safety Critical Software development and safety engineering concepts
• Experience working as an Independent Technical Evaluator activity in a similar environment
• Extensive experience working as a software engineer in a Safety Critical environment

Essential Qualifications For The Principal Software Assurance Practitioner

• A Technical Degree (Computer Science, Maths, Engineering or equivalent) or relevant technical experience

We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

This role is 37 hours per week based at either our Malvern, Boscombe Down, Farnborough or Bristol site. Hybrid working patterns are available.

QinetiQ operates state-of-the-art facilities across the UK that focus on defence, security and technology innovation. These facilities enable QinetiQ to conduct a wide range of research, testing and development activities that support both military and civilian applications helping to advance technology and support national security.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges. As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experience collaborate widely and openly as we undertake this journey. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture: www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq

Our Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
• Support for Armed Forces community through the Armed Forces Covenant and Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award
• Volunteering Opportunities

Our Recruitment Process

We aim to make the recruitment process inclusive and supportive. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect performance in certain assessments, please speak to your Recruiter about reasonable adjustments. Some roles are subject to national security vetting; applicants who already hold appropriate vetting may transfer it on appointment. Some roles have additional restrictions based on nationality.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.

UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing