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# Software Supportability Manager

- **Company:** Certain Advantage
- **Location:** Exeter, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Firmware, Network Architecture, Software Maintenance, Advanced Reports
- **Published:** October 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/software-supportability-manager/54246239

## About the Role

We're looking for people who can show:Engineering degree or a closely related discipline.
Relevant supportability engineering in a highly regulated industry
Understanding of the hardware, software, firmware, data and network infrastructure integrated solutions and environment for Defence products.
Understanding of systems engineering principles.

## Description

This role is for a Software Supportability Manager-someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You'll be results-oriented and driven to succeed.
You'll be leading a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for:Providing specialised input on Software and Cyber-related topics and contributing to program IPS Element Plans.
Defining concepts for software maintenance.
Creating software support requirements and ensuring their integration into system design.
Supporting the development of Software Support Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM), Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA), and Level of Repair Analysis (LORA) activities.
Assessing software obsolescence and the need for technology refresh.
Preparing Software Maintenance Analysis Report, Software Support Analysis Report, and Software Support Case Report