Software Assurance Engineer

Description

Software Assurance Engineer

Location: Remote, Yeovil

Rate: £70 p/h Umbrella

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Duration: 6 Months initial

The role primarily covers technical delivery for software and/or airborne electronic hardware, collectively referred to as Programmable Elements (PE), assurance activities on UK based helicopter programmes.

The role of PE assurance is to provide independent technical evidence and argument for internally developed LH systems and supplier provided systems with PE to provide confidence that these systems have been developed to the required standards. The day-to-day activities will include review of supplier deliverables, attendance at design reviews, production of PE assurance reports, providing SME support to other LH departments and planning of future PE activity in support of management.

Required and desirable skills as follows:

• Extensive knowledge of DO-178B, DO-178C and DO-254.

• Knowledge of other standards such as Def Stan 00-55, Def Stan 00-56 and ARP4754A a bonus.

• A knowledge of aviation safety processes, including hazard analysis and the generation of safety cases, would be beneficial but not essential. xjnqpsq

• Ability to evaluate complex situations and systems and present well-reasoned recommendations based on information assimilated from a number of technical sources including documentation and expert advice.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to describe and summarise complex safety related considerations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

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