Principal Engineer - T26 Software Assurance

Job description

Software Assurance Engineer

Would you like to work for one of the world's largest and innovative defence companies? We currently have a vacancy for Software Assurance Engineer at our site in Scotstoun or Filton.

As a Software Assurance Engineer, you will be working as part of a wider team of highly experienced, passionate and innovative engineers designing and developing world-leading Global Combat Ships.

This role will also provide you with a rare chance to work on our multi-mission warship capable of undertaking a wide range of roles from high intensity warfare to humanitarian assistance

Your main responsibilities as a Software Assurance Engineer will involve:

Producing, maintaining and updating T26 software assurance and related engineering plans

Managing the software assurance data set and tools

Developing and regularly presenting the software assurance data/information maturity

Monitoring and communicating software status and software assurance progress

Providing support to software assurance elicitation workshops

Identifying and defining where there is software content

Supporting the validation of software assurance information by stakeholders

Participating in the validation of software assurance information via audits and reviews when necessary

Engineering support to the Software Assurance Steering Group and software assurance related working groups and change boards.

Your skills and qualifications as a Software Assurance Engineer:

Demonstrable experience and expertise in Software Engineering

Experience or understanding of Software Assurance

Good understanding of Defence Standards (Def. Stan 00-56, Def. Stan 00-55

Good understanding of software quality standards (ISO 9001, TickIT)

Knowledge and experience of Naval Software Intensive Systems

Experience of Embedded software within a product would be highly desirable

Educated to degree level, HND/HNC in Engineering, Science, Mathematics or equivalent experience

What we're looking for in you:

You will have the ability to work collaboratively across the Engineering department and wider business, whilst having good written and verbal communication skills.

Location: Scotstoun or Filton

Salary: Competitive

Benefits: Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, childcare vouchers, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

BAE Systems

BAE Systems is one of the world's leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.

Maritime Naval Ships

We design and build a full range of naval ships, giving customers the capability to fulfil extensive naval operations. We also develop and integrate state of the art combat systems for the surface fleet, equipping customers with the best possible information to operate effectively in modern naval environments. We are committed to creating solutions that protect and strengthen nations, commerce, communities and people. That's work that inspires us. That's BAE Systems.

You will find we offer a wealth of career options. From offshore patrol vessels through to Type 26 Global Combat Ship and QE Class aircraft carriers, the projects you'll be involved with are exciting and challenging and will form the backbone of the Royal Navy for decades to come.

Attracting and retaining the sharpest minds is essential for a globally competitive UK naval engineering business. Our aim is to recruit the very best talent and we welcome applications from a diverse range of people, from all backgrounds, with many different skills, experience and perspectives. We offer the flexibility you need to do what's important to you, whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or simply the ability to flex your start and stop times. Where practical, we'll support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your full potential. Talk to us about Smart Working.

BAE Systems is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at BAE Systems, including women, BAME and applicants with disabilities. Please note we will not use any personal information relating to your background at any stage of the application process.

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