Overview

To support the delivery of the software assurance activities as part of the successful implementation of changes into service. Demonstrate compliance with the NATS Safety Policy such that the accountable roles have the required confidence that the change can be implemented and operated safely. Other Duties Include

Responsibilities

Autonomy: Works independently to deliver assurance evidence as directed by the Senior Safety & Assurance Manager. The post holders will routinely refer to their line manager for guidance on high-risk assurance issues and large resource/time commitments. Job Scope Assurance documentation (both those for existing Operations and new Project Change assurance) including Operational Safety and Technical Assurance documents are key to enabling NATS and Regulatory acceptance and approvals to be achieved.

• Working with the relevant stakeholders to define the software assurance requirements to be applied to the supplier for the change.
• Liasing with supplier to assess supplier software assurance capability.
• Developing the assurance arguments that are reasonable, proportionate, well-constructed and as such provide the required level of confidence for the Programme and Project change. Creating the assurance documentation, supported by the evidence, to address the software assurance requirements. This may involve a software assurance assessment or audit.
• Responsibility for ensuring that the software assurance documentation for the allocated projects are delivered to time, quality and cost.
• Support Software Assurance Process Improvement as required.
• The role holder is expected to develop (supported by suitable training) the knowledge and skills required to support the delivery of the wider Safety & Assurance deliverables associated with technical systems such as Asset Assurance Documents, System Safety Cases as defined in SP403.

Qualifications

• Qualified to degree level (or equivalent) preferably in STEM or related discipline.
• An understanding in safety related systems with a knowledge of ATC Operational Systems and Procedures or equivalent experience in business critical or safety related systems. (For example - a core assurance role in a project or projects that made changes to the operations at, or infrastructure supporting, a Unit. E.g. Flight Data Processing, Surveillance, Voice Systems/Services).
• Knowledge of the NATS Safety Management System and NATS Business Management System is desirable.
• Detailed working knowledge of the NATS Software Safety Assurance System (NSSAS) is desirable.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of regulation and experience of the work of regulatory bodies e.g. SARG.
• Experience in construction of assurance arguments and the production of Software Assurance Summary Reports (SASRs) or equivalent. Where equivalent means to produce software assurance documentation to a defined standard. For example, ED-153, ED-109A, IEC-61508.
• Working knowledge of the principal tools and methods for software assurance. (e.g. Goal Structuring Notation, software risk analysis, software functional failure analysis, requirements management, design assessment, requirements satisfaction, software assurance documentation construction).
• The ability to communicate difficult technical concepts clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing, both internal to and external to NATS.
• Practical experience of providing software assurance support for design authorities, architects, project staff, safety managers.
• Experience in supporting and facilitating the auditing of suppliers to software assurance standards or equivalent audit experience.
• Work package management knowledge.
• Practical experience of working with multi-disciplined teams and subject matter experts for the delivery of assurance for implementing changes to the NATS operation.
• A passion for software safety or Air Traffic Management and a willingness to learn, develop and take on different tasks under the guidance of their line manager.

Company information

NATS is the UK's leading air navigation service provider, handling over 2.4 million flights each year. We provide air traffic control services from two control centres and at airports around the UK. We also provide a wide range of commercial products and solutions internationally. Our people are at the heart of our purpose to advance aviation and keep the skies safe. We are proud to offer a fantastic total reward package to help you thrive both personally and professionally. For more information on what NATS can offer you please visit – Why NATS?

Working arrangements

We have adopted agile working to provide greater flexibility and increased choice over working arrangements, with the opportunity for this role to work in our modern office facilities as well as remotely. We also welcome discussions on flexible and part-time working arrangements. Find out more here. If you share our passion to advance aviation and keep the skies safe, we would like to hear from you whatever your age, sex, race, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, visible or invisible disability. Individuals that bring different perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds help us be at the forefront of our industry.