Software Assurance Engineer

Barrow-in-Furness, England, United Kingdom

• Category: Software Engineering

Description

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Job Title: Software Assurance Engineer

Location: Barrow-in-Furness (with UK-wide travel). We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: Competitive

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading, coaching and enhancing the capability of team members, including direct reporting as required

• Taking responsibility for the establishment, maintenance and execution of one or more special process domains, including: Process confirmation activities both internally and externally, representing BAE Systems at internal special process forums, collaborating with other special process SMEs both internally and externally to achieve set goals

• Understanding the methods of identifying, measuring and assuring the software at the supplier

• Drives the business to zero defects and Cost of Non-Quality initiatives

• Ensuring that high quality records are produced as an output of the production processes and inspections

Your skills and experience:

Essential:

• HND / equivalent qualification or experience within Engineering/Manufacturing

• Previous experience in a Supplier Assurance Quality Software role

Desirable:

• Understanding of Software: AQAP 2210, Ticket, Ticket +, CMMI

• Understanding of ISO 9001/90001

• A good working knowledge of Lean manufacturing/Six Sigma/ First Article Inspection Reporting (FAIR)

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Product Assurance Team:

As a member of the Product Assurance team, and specialized in the methods of identifying, measuring and ultimately assuring software as this is especially important within the supplier assurance space you will collaborate closely with stakeholders, including vendors, suppliers, SQA sections, the projects team, the supply chain, and engineering. You will be required to use a company car frequently, with opportunities for overtime and additional training or qualifications such as PCN, NACE, ICORR, and others. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Company

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BAE Systems

BAE Systems is a premier global defense, aerospace and security company with approximately 90,000 employees delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support and services. 

The Support Solutions (S2) sector provides a wide range of products and services, including engineering, systems integration, ship repair, and readiness & sustainment for military and commercial customers throughout the product life cycle, anywhere around the world. This sector is headquartered in Washington, D.C. Core capabilities include: • Expertise as a leading provider of non-nuclear ship repair and overhaul services • Sustainment services to extend the viability of existing land and maritime platforms at home and in theater, while modernizing to meet evolving threats • Experienced partner providing seamless, onsite management of military and government customer operations • High-volume producer of protective and load-carrying gear for military personnel 

People are the greatest asset in any Company. 

BAE Systems is committed to a high performance culture and provides an environment that challenges our employees to be remarkable and obtain their full potential. 

Equal Opportunity Employer. Females. Minorities. Veterans. Disabled