BAE Systems
Principal Engineer - Software Assurance
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Principal Engineer - Software Assurance
Principal Software Assurance Engineer
Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Brough, Frimley, Weymouth, Filton, or Portsmouth
Salary: Competitive
We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role.
About the Role
Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress in defence, aerospace, and security solutions. This career will allow you to shape a safer future—from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space.
Job Description
As a Principal Software Assurance Engineer, you will be responsible for:
- Planning and executing assurance activities
- Reviewing software and system documentation
- Engaging with stakeholders to ensure requirements are met
- Managing risk and reporting, while applying lifecycle, systems, and assurance expertise
This role offers broad exposure, growth potential, and the opportunity for further development.
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Core Responsibilities:
- Work with customers to agree an approach to risk elements
- Plan and carry out software assurance activities, including:
- Reviews of plans and processes
- Witness testing
- Inspections and audits
- Review software plans, documentation, and software aspects of system-level plans and documents to provide timely feedback
- Engage with:
- System Designers
- Software Developers
- Engineering disciplines
- to ensure software meets requirements
- Document risk levels, provide evidence, and report findings to Senior Management
- Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to resolve non-conformances and programme risks
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Strong understanding of software lifecycle principles and various software types, including programmable electronics
- Familiarity with the systems engineering lifecycle and its relationship to software development
- Extensive experience in Software Assurance (SA) methods and processes, including audit and review
- Knowledge of relevant software engineering, cyber security, quality, and system/safety standards
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The Software Assurance team is growing, offering opportunities for development and rapid progression.
About BAE Systems
Here, you’ll build a career with purpose in an environment with:
- Lifelong learning
- Meaningful work
- Empowerment to grow with confidence
- A place where achievement is recognised
- Support for financial and personal wellbeing
- A sustainable, hybrid-friendly culture where every employee can thrive
Both relocation support and inclusive workplace values are core to our team ethos. Many BAE Systems roles require significant security clearance, including:
- National Security vetting (5-10 years UK residency required for full clearance)
- Eligibility checks based on nationality, past residency, and place of birth
Closing Date
Applications will close on the 6th July 2026.
Note: We may close vacancies early if sufficient candidates apply. Apply as early as possible if interested.
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