Software Assurance Engineer | SA-Osborne Naval Shipyard
| Category: | Engineering |
| Position Type: | Permanent - Full Time |
| Attachments: | No File Attached |
| Application Close Date: | 20-Mar-2025 |
Job description
At BAE Systems Australia
- Do interesting work that MATTERS
- ENJOY what you do
- GROW your career
- Be YOU
We work in a thriving sector – one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world's most innovative and ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.
Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.
About the OPPORTUNITY
We currently have an excellent opportunity for a Software Assurance Engineer to join our Hunter Class LOB. This role can be performed from either Osborne or Melbourne.
Reporting to the Software Assurance Manager, you will perform Software Assurance activities for the HCFP.
More specifically, you will be
- Executing software assurance processes to enable proactive identification of Subcontractor software quality issues and strategies for rectification
- Ensuring that the collection, assessment, structuring and communication of evidence to demonstrate claimed software properties is conducted consistently, coherently and effectively across the HCF program
- Ensuring availability of necessary evidence that software within HCF systems achieves and sustains the required level of quality in a manner consistent with contractual, legal and regulatory requirements
- Updating of HCFP software assurance documents and assessing Subcontractor software quality risk using defined processes and procedures
- Supporting engineering teams in the assessment of software quality, including product safety and product security
- Supporting the maintenance of the HCFP Software Management Plan and Software List
- Delivering Software Assurance plans, policies and procedures including plans to assess Subcontractor software quality risk, resolve quality issues and monitor software quality during Systems integration
- Updating Subcontractor software assurance status and quality metrics
About YOU
- Engineering Degree with experience in Software Development, Software Test and/or Software Acceptance
- Satisfy requirements for membership of the Institute of Engineers Australia, Australian Computer Society, or equivalent
- Strong understanding of Software Development lifecycle
- Understanding of appropriate software assurance standards such as ISO/IEC 12207:2017, RTCA-DO-178B, MIL-STD-882E, NATO AOP-52, IEC-61508 and Joint Software Systems Safety Handbook (JSSSEH)
- Experience in use of Configuration and Change Management principles and tools
- Strong problem solving, quantitative and analytical abilities.
- Strong stakeholder management skills and experience
- Defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain
- Eligibility to be cleared for International Traffic In Arms (ITAR) regulations
We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidates hesitate if they don't tick all the boxes. If this role interests you, but you don't meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.
About US
You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.
Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.
As Australia's largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.
We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.
We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.
As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant
To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit: www.baesystemscareers.com.au
Clearances
As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances.
Further information regarding security clearances.
