Package:
Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role
Are you ready to be part of the future? At Qineti
Q, 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 Principal Software & Hardware (CEH) Assurance Practitioner at our Malvern, Farnborough, Bristol or Boscombe Down sites, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.
As a Principal Software & Hardware (CEH) Assurance Practitioner you will be part of a team providing an Independent Technical Assessment of the software of safety critical aircraft systems, leading the assessment of third party software for safety and conformance to standards.
Day‑to‑day, you’ll provide SME level Hardware Assurance for Qineti
Q and other external organisations in the Land, Maritime, Space, Air, Weapons and other sectors covering Complex Electronic Hardware Independent Technical Evaluation.
- Assuring the hardware processes for a complex hardware sub‑system to the applicable CEH Safety Standard e.g. DO‑254, BS EN 61508‑02 at the right assurance level
- Performing the assurance of CEH systems to the agreed High Integrity Software safety standard at the applicable assurance level
- Conducting audits and reviews as the lead auditor and reviewer
- Performing assessments of the software/hardware lifecycle and artefact against software safety standards
- Mentoring project team members and ensuring delivery of technical output
- Travelling to Europe and the UK for customers and industry facing meetings/workshops
- Previous experience as a technical assessor or a strong software engineering/aviation background
- Strong communication skills and the ability to be pragmatic
- SME understanding of High integrity hardware development (VHDL)
- SME understanding of different hardware chipsets (FPGA, ASIC and PLC)
- A strong understanding of hardware lifecycle and processes
- Previous experience working with CEH standards (DO‑254, EN 61508‑2)
- A Technical Degree (Computer Science, Maths, Engineering or equivalent) or relevant technical experience
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 either our Malvern, Boscombe Down, Farnborough or Bristol site. Hybrid working patterns are available.
Qineti
Q operates state-of-the-art facilities across the UK that focus on defence, security and technology innovation. These facilities enable Qineti
Q to conduct a wide range of research, testing and development activities that support both military and civilian applications helping to advance technology and support national security.
Q?
As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join Qineti
Q. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.
As a Qineti
Q employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experience 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.
- 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…
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