Senior Software Assurance Consultant

INZPIRE LTD; Malvern; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the UK seeks a Senior Software Assurance Consultant to conduct independent assessments of safety-critical software for aircraft systems. The candidate should possess strong communication and analytical skills along with a background in software engineering or aviation. This role offers a competitive salary and the potential for hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Health Cash Plan

Private Medical Insurance

Employee discount portal

Qualifications

• Experienced technical assessor or software engineer with aviation background.
• Demonstrable ITE activity in a similar environment.
• Familiarity with recognised software development standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent technical assessment of safety-critical software.
• Evaluate software development processes and compliance with standards.
• Provide recommendations based on evaluations.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Knowledge of aircraft software development

Knowledge of safety-critical software development

Understanding of SPARK Ada Toolset

Job description

Senior Software Assurance Consultant

Location: Malvern, England, United Kingdom

Role Type: Permanent – Full Time

Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role ID: SF19106

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting‑edge defence technology to ground‑breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Senior Software Assurance Consultant at our Malvern site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role

As a Senior Software Assurance Consultant, you will be part of a team that provides an Independent Technical Assessment of the software of safety‑critical/related aircraft systems and provide advice on airworthiness issues related to those systems. Working on the latest military platforms, you will lead the assessment of third‑party software and/or software documentation for adequate safety and conformance to standards.

Day‑to‑day, you’ll carry out Technical Evaluation (ITE) on the Eurofighter (EF) Typhoon Aircraft, interfacing closely with QinetiQ Systems and Safety Subject Matter Experts (SME) and, where possible, attend industry software reviews (Requirements, Design, Verification and Product Configuration Reviews) at the request of the Customer as part of Through‑Life Independent Technical Evaluation (TL‑ITE).

Your responsibilities will include:

• Establish that a baseline exists for the software under review and that the software is targeted to be developed to a known software standard.
• Establish that the software development and verification process is established, meets the standard and that the process has been followed.
• Establish that the product produced according to the standard is suitable for use in terms of safety and, where issues are found, the impact of those issues and whether they affect safety should be determined and recorded. This may involve liaison with other disciplines within QinetiQ.
• Raise any recommendation to be delivered to the customer.
• Evaluate the changes down to the source code level which is written in SPARK Ada and review the associated SPARK Analysis.
• Apply military and/or civil standards for software safety (including Def Stan 00‑56, Def Stan 00‑55, DO‑178x) to provide accurate and trusted technical assurance to the wider team.

Essential experience of the Senior Software Assurance Consultant:

• An experienced technical assessor or someone looking to move into this field with a software engineering / aviation background.
• Strong communication skills will enable you to construct and convey logical arguments effectively whilst your analytical skills will allow you to analyse in a pragmatic and effective way.
• Knowledge of aircraft software development and of the recognised software development standards (usually the Eurofighter development standards but could be a commercial standard such as RTCA/DO‑178).
• Knowledge of safety‑critical software development, and safety engineering concepts/vocabulary.
• Previous demonstrable ITE activity in a similar environment.
• Understanding of SPARK Ada Toolset and the HOOD design tool.

We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

This role is 37 hours per week based at Malvern. Hybrid working patterns are available.

Malvern

The Malvern facility is noted for its work in electronic warfare, surveillance and complex system integration, contributing significantly to the UK’s defence capabilities. Developing technologies for military and civilian applications, including sensors, communications and cyber security.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture. www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq

Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance.
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days.
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance.
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more.
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
• Volunteering Opportunities – helping charities and local community.

Our Recruitment Process

We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed; applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.