Principal Software & Hardware Assurance Practitioner

QINETIQ LIMITED
Birmingham, United Kingdom
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
£ 57K

Job location

Remote
Birmingham, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Data Centers
Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA)
Hardware Design
Software Safety
VHDL
Application Specific Integrated Circuits
Information Technology

Job description

  • Leading the assurance of hardware processes in line with CEH Safety Standards (e.g., DO-254, BS EN 61508-02) at the appropriate integrity level.
  • Assessing CEH systems in accordance with High Integrity Software safety standards.
  • Conducting audits and reviews as lead auditor and technical reviewer.
  • Evaluating software and hardware lifecycle artefacts against relevant standards.
  • Mentoring project teams and supporting high-quality technical delivery.
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Requirements

  • Experience as a technical assessor or strong software/aviation engineering background.
  • Excellent communication skills and a pragmatic, solution-focused mindset.
  • SME-level understanding of high-integrity hardware development (VHDL).
  • Knowledge of hardware chipsets (FPGA, ASIC, PLC).
  • Strong understanding of hardware lifecycles and engineering processes.
  • Experience working with CEH standards (DO-254, EN 61508-2).
  • A relevant technical degree (Computer Science, Maths, Engineering, or equivalent) or extensive technical experience demonstrating equivalent capability.

Benefits & conditions

  • Matched-contribution pension scheme with life assurance.
  • Generous annual leave plus the option to buy additional days.
  • Health Cash Plan, PMI and Dental options.
  • Employee discount portal (insurance, restaurants, cinema & more).
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About the company

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