Senior Consultant – Safety Critical Software Assurance

Title:

Senior Consultant – Safety Critical Software Assurance

Salary: £62,000 – £72,000 (depending on experience) + bonus and benefits  

Location: Any Frazer-Nash Consultancy Office  

Working Pattern: Flexible hybrid – office, client site, and home  

Closing Date: 9th June 2026 (early applications encouraged)  

 

Are you interested in contributing to the advancement of aerospace and national defence? 

Do you want to apply your skills and technical knowledge to shape the future of aerospace and national defence programmes? 

 

At Frazer-Nash, we do high-quality work supporting clients with their toughest challenges - assuring complex, safety-critical systems across defence, government, transport, and industry.

We’re hiring a Senior Consultant – Safety Critical Software Assurance. If you secure this role, you’ll lead high-impact programmes, shape safety and certification strategy, and build your reputation as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in safety-critical software assurance.  

 

Why This Role?  

• Coordinate Programmable Elements (PE) assurance activities across Space, Hypersonics, Submarines, and Aviation 

• Act as a trusted advisor to high-profile clients  

• Shape certification and assurance strategies for complex systems  

• Combine technical leadership with business growth and thought leadership  

• Thrive in a consultancy environment solving real-world, high-consequence challenges  

 

What You’ll Do  

• Oversee and execute safety-critical software assurance projects 

• Provide SME guidance on standards (IEC 61508, ARP4754/4761, DO-178, DO-254, DO-326, Def-Stan 00-055/056)  

• Produce and assure software safety artefacts across the V-lifecycle  

• Develop assurance strategies aligned to certification requirements  

• Mentor engineers and lead multi-disciplinary teams  

• Engage clients, shape opportunities, and support bid leadership  

  

We’re Looking for Someone With  

• A degree in Aerospace, Engineering, Computer Science, Safety, or equivalent experience  

• Extensive experience in safety-critical software development or assurance 

• Deep understanding of engineering lifecycles and assurance standards in the Defence domain 

• Demonstrated ability to deliver technically and engage senior stakeholders 

• Experience translating requirements into robust, certifiable solutions  

 

Desirable:  

• CEng/IEng (or working towards)  

• Consultancy, business development, or strategic planning experience  

• Cyber Security or Secure by Design experience 

 

What’s in It for You?  

 

• Flexible Working: We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements 

• Generous Holiday Entitlement: 25 days (plus bank holidays), with a holiday purchase scheme.   

• Company Pension Scheme   

• Targeted Professional Development   

• Life Assurance   

• Private Healthcare Membership   

• Performance-Linked Bonus Scheme   

• Paid Membership Fees to a Professional Institution   

• Support in Attaining Professional Membership   

• Cycle to Work Scheme   

• Share Purchase Scheme   

• Season Rail Ticket Loan