Safety Critical Software and Hardware Assurance Engineer

Overview

We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. This role offers a range of opportunities to support the UK submarine programme in the area of Software, Control and Instrumentation, working with the Safety Critical Software and Hardware Assurance Engineer within Amentum’s EC&I Engineering Team.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide support to IA&R projects, contracts, and operational teams.
• Conduct assurance activities related to FPGA and software development for control systems.
• Review project plans, requirements, design and verification work products to ensure adherence to IEC 61508, DO‑178C, DO‑254 and industry best practice.
• Represent Amentum at system and software assurance audits and meetings with clients and contractors.
• Provide formal independent nuclear safety and technical assessment of documents and cyber‑security related issues.
• Document results in formal letters and present findings to safety and technical committees.
• Communicate engineering requirements, constraints, and solutions clearly to stakeholders.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work collaboratively with engineering disciplines, quality, safety, and delivery teams.
• Engage with customers and stakeholders effectively, both verbally and in written form.

Capability Development & Knowledge Sharing

Contribute to knowledge sharing, technical forums, and best‑practice development. Support mentoring and development of graduate and early‑career engineers where appropriate.

Requirements

• Technical competence and experience in EC&I, software and hardware engineering.
• Relevant Engineering, Computing or Scientific Degree.
• Experience with IEC61508, RTCA DO‑178C or RTCA DO‑254.
• Experience working with programmable hardware or software used in safety or mission‑critical applications such as nuclear or aerospace.
• Strong awareness of engineering risk, safety and quality requirements.
• Ability to critically assess complex technical and safety arguments and communicate findings effectively.
• Ability to work effectively across a matrix organisation.
• Commitment to professional development and contribution to CoE development.

Benefits

Competitive package with free single medical cover and digital GP service, enhanced parental leave pay, membership in employee assistance and parental programmes, reimbursement for professional development and memberships, and support of community initiatives through the Collectively program. Work‑life balance and flexibility are a key focus. Hybrid, part‑time, and flexible working hours are available.

EEO Statement

EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans. Amentum is a Disability Confident Employer. Applications are encouraged from individuals seeking flexible working and those who may not meet all listed requirements. Legal accommodations can be requested.