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# Engineering Specialist - Software Assurance

- **Company:** BAE Systems
- **Location:** Filton, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £70,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Data Structures, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Software Security
- **Published:** September 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.co.uk/job/gbde1770ecc5e5d8aaa04045800f823248/eaa

## About the Role

* Strong understanding of software engineering principles, development lifecycles and assurance practices across both developed and procured software.
 * Knowledge of safety related, safety critical and secure software in complex systems, ideally within defence or similarly regulated environments.
 * Familiarity with software assurance standards, ISO 12207, MIL-STD-882E, legal and regulatory frameworks, including configuration management, export control, licensing and IP considerations.
 * Understanding of data structures, information architectures and engineering toolchains that support software development, assurance and lifecycle management.
 * Degree-qualified (in a relevant subject), a Chartered Engineer (or equivalent) and a member of an appropriate professional institution

## Description

As part of the RCD Software Assurance Team, you will provide independent assurance across the software development lifecycle, ensuring software products, processes and deliverables meet quality, safety, security and regulatory requirements. Working closely with systems engineers, suppliers and key stakeholders, you will support assurance activities, identify and mitigate risks, and promote best practices. Your work will help deliver robust software solutions that support critical defence capabilities and the successful integration of world-class naval platforms.
Core duties:

 * Provide independent software assurance across all software elements of the delivered platform.
 * Assure software supplied by vendors and partners, ensuring compliance with contractual, regulatory, and project requirements.
 * Act as the project's Software Assurance Subject Matter Expert (SME).
 * Support all engineering activities related to software as and when required.
 * Ensure compliance with applicable organisational, customer, regulatory, safety, security, and industry standards.


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