[Hiring] Principal Consultant @Frontier Resourcing

Role Description

We are seeking a Principal Consultant – Programmable Elements Assurance to provide senior technical leadership across complex aerospace, defence and safety-critical programmes.

• Provide independent assurance of safety-critical software, programmable hardware and associated development processes.
• Work with clients, suppliers, Design Organisations, regulators and assurance bodies.
• Review complex engineering and safety evidence, identifying risks and gaps.
• Develop robust assurance positions and provide practical recommendations to support certification, acceptance and safe operation.
• Mentor technical teams and lead major work packages.
• Support client relationships and contribute to the development of assurance methodologies and new business opportunities.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in software, programmable hardware or systems assurance within aerospace, defence or another safety-critical/regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of DO-178C / ED-12C, DO-254 / ED-80, or equivalent high-integrity standards.
• Understanding of ARP4754A, ARP4761 or comparable systems safety and development frameworks.
• Experience assessing requirements, architecture, design, verification, configuration management and certification evidence across the development lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of systems safety, hazard analysis and assurance cases, including FHA, PSSA, SSA, FMEA and FTA.
• Ability to identify evidence gaps, non-compliances, technical risks and weaknesses, and develop proportionate recommendations.
• Experience working with regulators, certification authorities, Design Organisations, suppliers or independent assurance bodies.
• Proven ability to produce and defend high-quality technical reports, findings and assurance positions.
• Experience providing technical leadership, mentoring specialists and leading multidisciplinary work packages.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the confidence to challenge technical decisions and influence senior stakeholders.
• Degree or equivalent experience in software, electronic, systems, aerospace engineering, computer science, safety engineering or a related discipline.

Requirements

• Chartered status or equivalent professional registration.
• Experience with DEF STAN 00-055/00-056, IEC 61508, ISO 26262 or similar standards.
• Previous consultancy, bid or account-development experience.
• Eligibility to gain SC Clearance and be a sole UK national for UK-eyes-only projects.

Benefits

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing consultancy that values technical excellence, independent thinking, and delivering meaningful outcomes for our clients. Whether you're already recognised as a subject matter expert or ready to take the next step into a principal-level position, we'd love to hear from you.