I''m looking for a Software Assurance Engineer to join a leading Defence business based in Filton.What you''ll be doing:Work with our customer to agree an acceptable approach to riskPlan and carry out software assurance activities including reviews of plans, processes, witnessing testing, inspections and auditingReview software plans, documentation and software aspects of system level plans and documents to provide timely and meaningful feedbackEngaging with System Designers, Software Developers and other engineering disciplines in the design process to ensure that software meets requirementsDocument the level of risk, provide evidence and reporting for Senior ManagementWork with a range of stakeholders at all levels to resolve non-conformance and programme risksEssential Skills:Familiarity with various software types, including programmable electronics, is beneficial, though in-depth expertise in all areas is not required. A strong grasp of software life-cycle principles and their application across different software types is essentialUnderstanding of the systems engineering life-cycle and its relationship to software developmentStrong logical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to find practical solutions and align stakeholders with the resolutionDesirable Skills:Experience of Software Assurance methods and processes, including audit and reviewUnderstanding of the application of software engineering, security, quality and safety standardsAbility to ..... full job details .....