Software Assurance Manager

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 groundbreaking 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 have a great opportunity for a Software Assurance Manager to join our Hunter Class Program based at Osborne – SA or Melbourne – VIC, reporting to the Chief Engineer Operations Manager.

We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working.

Key responsibilities include:

The SwAM is to be involved in:

• Planning, coordinating and managing software assurance activities for the HCFP, including:
  • Defining and implementing software assurance processes to enable proactive identification of supplier 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 programme
  • 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
  • Interpreting and implementing appropriate software assurance standards such as ISO/IEC 12207:2017, RTCA-DO-178B, MIL-STD-882C and the Joint Software Systems Safety Handbook.
• Production, maintenance and updating of HCFP software assurance documents
• Defining and implementing mechanism for assessing supplier software quality risk
• Monitoring and reporting on software assurance status and quality metrics
• Supporting engineering teams in the assessment of software quality, including product safety and product security
• Supporting engineering and quality teams in executing supplier audits and reviews
• Supporting the maintenance of the HCFP Software Management Plan and Software List
• Supporting development and review of supplier product contractual documentation
• Supporting software working groups and workshops.

About YOU

The SwAM is to provide support to the Design Authority organisation to deliver:

• Software Assurance plans, policies and procedures including plans to assess supplier software quality risk, resolve quality issues and monitor software quality during Whole of Ship integration
• Support to other teams in development of software documentation and assessment of supplier deliverables
• Development of software assurance mechanisms in line with approved standards i.e. MIL-STD-882E.
• Extensive knowledge of Software Standards IEC 12207 & JSSSEH is considered essential
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Software Engineering or similar field is considered Essential
• Defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain NV2 clearance
• 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.

BAE Systems recognises the sacrifices of those who have served our Nation and their families. We support our veteran community through our internal veteran network (VetNet Australia) and strong charitable partnerships, internal offerings including reserve service leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program and other exclusive offerings available through our strategic partners.

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.

Awarded the 2024 Quarter 1 Benchmarcx Triple R- Excellence In Candidate Experience Certification. 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.

International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. Please visit this webpage for more information.