Principal Software & Hardware Assurance Practitioner

Principal Software & Hardware Assurance Practitioner

Permanent | Full-Time | Hybrid Working
Salary up to £85,000 + Benefits
SC Cleared or Sole UK National eligible for SC Clearance

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Principal Software & Hardware Assurance Practitioner to join a leading defence and aerospace engineering environment, working on cutting‑edge safety‑critical systems across air, land, maritime, and space sectors.

• Lead independent technical assessments of complex electronic hardware and safety‑critical software
• Provide assurance against standards including DO-254 and EN 61508-2
• Conduct audits, reviews, and lifecycle assessments
• Support and mentor engineering teams
• Engage with customers and stakeholders across the UK and Europe

• Background in software/hardware assurance or safety‑critical engineering
• Experience with VHDL, FPGA, ASIC, and PLC technologies
• Strong understanding of CEH standards and hardware life cycles
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Maths, or equivalent experience

• Work on highly complex and impactful engineering programmes
• Strong career development and progression opportunities
• Excellent benefits package
• Hybrid working with a minimum of 3 days onsite per week