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# Principal Engineer - Software Assurance

- **Company:** BAE Systems
- **Location:** Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
- **Salary:** £60,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, DO-178B
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/principal-engineer-software-assurance/55258263

## About the Role

Logical thinker with the ability to pragmatically resolve problems and bring stakeholders onboard with the resolution
Extensive knowledge and experience of Software Assurance Methods and processes, including audit and review
Understanding of the application of software engineering, security, quality and safety standards including Defence Standard 00-055, BS EN 61508, BS EN 61511, DO-178B/C, DO-254 and DO-331
There are large number of software types and includes programmable electronics. Detailed knowledge of all types is not required, but a good understanding of the principals of the software lifecycle and the application to other types of software is critical to the role
Understanding of Systems engineering lifecycle and how this relates to software

## Description

You will be a technical leader working in the software assurance team. You will work with system designers and our suppliers to ensure the safety, quality and reliability of the delivered products. You will ensure that the boat's safety and functional requirements are met and that risk is identified and managed.
Core duties:
Contribute to software assurance strategy and lead its application, applying engineering judgement across complex, software-intensive systems
Plan and lead software assurance activities, including technical reviews, audits, inspections, assessments and test witnessing
Critically assess software plans, requirements, architectures, designs and verification evidence against risks, requirements and applicable standards
Influence engineering decisions across the lifecycle, working with developers, system designers, suppliers and other engineering disciplines
Assess software risk and assurance evidence, providing authoritative conclusions and recommendations to customers, engineering authorities and senior leadership
Lead by example increasing software assurance capability, mentoring engineers and advancing standards, methods, tools and engineering practice