Job Title: Software Acquisition Engineer Location: Filton, Weymouth, Broad Oak, Barrow-in-Furness or Brough. 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: * Work with our customers to agree an acceptable approach to risk * Plan and carry out software assurance activities including reviews of plans, processes, witnessing testing, inspections and auditing * Review software plans, documentation and software aspects of system level plans and documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback * Engaging with System Designers, Software Developers and other engineering disciplines in the design process to ensure that software meets requirements * Document the level of risk, provide evidence and reporting for Senior Management * Work with a range of stakeholders at all levels to resolve non-conformances and programme risks Your skills and experiences: Essential: * 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 lifecycle principles and their application across different software types is essential * Understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle and its relationship to software development * Strong logical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to find practical solutions and align stakeholders with the resolution Desirable: 1. Experience of Software Assurance methods and processes, including audit and review 2. Understanding of the application of software engineering, security, quality and safety standards 3. Ability to understand strategic direction and tailor actions to support this