Principal Engineer - Software Engineering (Software Assurance)
BAE Systems6 hours ago
Responsibilities
- Plan and conduct software assurance activities, including plan and process reviews, testing witness activities, inspections, and audits.
- Review software plans, documentation, and software aspects of system-level plans and documents.
- Engage with system designers, software developers, suppliers, and other engineering disciplines to ensure software meets requirements.
- Identify, document, manage, and report software-related risks and evidence to senior management.
- Resolve non-conformances and programme issues with stakeholders at all levels.
- Develop software assurance capability within the team and wider business.
Requirements
- Extensive knowledge and experience of software assurance methods and processes, including auditing and reviews.
- Understanding of software engineering, security, quality, and safety standards, including Defence Standard 00-055, BS EN 61508, BS EN 61511, DO-178B/C, DO-254, and DO-331.
- Understanding of software lifecycles across different software types, including programmable electronics.
- Understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle and its relationship to software.
- Ability to solve complex problems pragmatically, think logically, and gain stakeholder support for resolutions.
Benefits
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements with this role based in Coventry and three days per week on site.
- Relocation support packages may be available across Submarines roles, subject to eligibility criteria.
- Lifelong learning, career development, and opportunities for growth in a developing software assurance function.
- Support for financial and personal wellbeing and a balanced lifestyle.
- Inclusive workplace culture and recognition for contributions.
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About BAE Systems
At BAE Systems, we help our customers to stay a step ahead when protecting people and national security, critical infrastructure and vital information. We provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions and employ a skilled workforce of 107,000 people in more than 40 countries. From state of the art cyber threat detection to flight control systems that enable pilots to make better decisions, we never stop innovating to ensure that our customers maintain their advantage. This is a long-term commitment involving significant investments in skills. We also work closely with local partners to support economic development through the transfer of knowledge, skills and technology.