Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role ID: SF18869

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 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.

The Role
As a Senior Software & Hardware (CEH) Assurance Practitioner 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 (e.g. Typhoon), you will lead the assessment of third party software and/or software documentation for adequate safety and conformance to standards.

Day-to-day, you will provide SME level Hardware Assurance for QinetiQ, MOD and other external organisations in the Land, Martime, Space, Air, Weapons and other sectors.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conduct audits (Including SOIs) and reviews as the lead auditor/reviewer
• Perform assessments of the software\hardware lifecycle and artefacts against software safety standards and ensure accuracy and quality of technical advice
• Provide advice on how to conform to software\hardware Safety Standard
• Estimate CEH assurance effort required for assurance tasks
• Mentor project team members on CEH Safety Standards and Best Practice
• Work across all software skill groups

Essential experience of the Senior Software & Hardware (CEH) Assurance Practitioner:

• SME knowledge of complex Electronic Hardware
• Good understanding of High Integrity Hardware Development (VHDL)
• Experience of different hardware chipsets (FPGA, ASIC , PLC)
• Understanding of the hardware lifecycle and processes
• Expertise knowledge of CEH Standards (DO-254, EN EN 61508-2)
• Ability to quickly apply and understand other CEH Safety Standards

Essential qualifications for the Senior Software & Hardware (CEH) Assurance Practitioner:

• A chartered engineer or equivalent demonstrable 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 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

Our 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.

UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)