Specialist in Software Governance and Safety

Irving Shipbuilding • dartmouth, Canada

Location dartmouth, ns
Job Type Full-time
Posted June 09, 2026

Role Description

Enhance software quality and safety at Irving Shipbuilding as a Specialist in Software Governance. Focus on independent oversight, compliance, and risk management in software development.
This full-time, in-office position is geared toward those with a robust understanding of software engineering practices. You'll evaluate software releases and manage defect processes while collaborating with teams to ensure software integrity and governance throughout implementation and auditing phases.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead independent software assurance and risk-based analyses
• Create and manage software assurance plans and tools
• Evaluate supplier software practices and defect handling
• Conduct audits and assist with source code examination
• Team up with engineers for safety and design integrity
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• 4-10 years in the shipbuilding or similar industry
• Proficient in IEEE 12207, IEEE 730, and ISO standards...

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