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Principal Safety Critical Software Engineer

Posted 22 March by Searchability
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Salary icon £70,000 - £90,000 per annum
Location icon Bristol , Avon

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PRINCIPAL SAFETY CRITICAL SOFTWARE ENGINEER

NEW OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE WITHIN A LEADING AEROSPACE AND DEFENCE CONSULTANCY FOR A PRINCIPAL SOFTWARE ENGINEER WITH SAFETY-CRITICAL SOFTWARE SYSTEMS EXPERIENCE

  • Full time position
  • Salaries up to £90,000
  • Hybrid working from Bristol, Aldershot, Epsom, Reading or Manchester
  • SC Clearance or the ability to obtain it
  • To apply please call or email

WHO WE ARE?

We are a globally recognised Aerospace and Defence company who are known for advising our clients how to develop and verify safety-critical software systems and programmable systems to ensure they overcome their technical challenges. We have a huge variety of projects on all the time, ranging from niche consultancy projects to large, high-profile programmes. So, you'll always be able to keep yourself challenged.

WHAT WILL THE PRINCIPAL SAFETY CRITICAL SOFTWARE ENGINEER BE DOING?

You'll be taking on a leading role, setting direction, and advising clients how to develop and verify safety-critical software systems and programmable systems to ensure their engineering standards and regulatory requirements are met. Other responsibilities include:

  • Assist in formulating delivery strategies and oversee their implementation daily.
  • Collaborate with project and bid managers to ensure a harmonious balance between time, cost, quality, and client satisfaction criteria.
  • Provide guidance to junior staff members and facilitate their professional development.
  • Aid in the procurement of new projects through bid support initiatives.

WE NEED THE PRINCIPAL SAFETY CRITICAL SOFTWARE ENGINEER TO HAVE….

  • Knowledge of design, development, and test of real-time, embedded software, particularly in a safety-critical context.
  • Experience of developing and/or assuring Software, Programmable Logic Devices and Complex Electronic Hardware Systems.
  • Experience of applying standards used in safety or mission-critical industries such as IECs 61508, 60880, 50128, 62061, 61513 or 61226; ARP4754; DEF-STANs 00-55 or 00-56; or DO-178C

TO BE CONSIDERED….

Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly to For further information please call me on . I can make myself available outside of normal working hours to suit from 7am until 10pm. If unavailable, please leave a message and either myself or one of my colleagues will respond. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process & submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. Also feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn, just search Ryan Baker. I look forward to hearing from you.

Required skills

  • 1
    Safety Critical Software
  • 1
    Software Assurance
  • 1
    embedded software
  • 1
    PLD
  • 1
    IEC 61508
  • 1
    DO-178C
  • 1
    IEC 60880
  • 1
    ARP4754
  • 1
    NSD
  • 1
    DEF-STAN 00-56
  • 1
    IEC 62061
  • 1
    CEH Systems
  • 1
    IEC 50128
  • 1
    IEC 61513
  • 1
    IEC 61226
  • 1
    DEF-STAN 00-55

Reference: 52361858

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