Overview
Process Assurance Engineer - Software Quality – MBDA UK Ltd
Location: United Kingdom – Stevenage / Bristol (relocation package available may be considered).
Salary: Competitive
Closing date: 2 Nov 2025
Clearance Level: DV, SC, None / Undisclosed
Sector: Defence, Engineering, Information Technology
Job Type: Permanent
Job Details
Stevenage
An opportunity within MBDA’s Bristol-based Product Assurance Software Quality team to develop quality assurance skills by being part of the wider Product Assurance community within MBDA.
Salary: Circa £40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience
Location: Bristol/ Stevenage (relocation may be available)
Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-4 days per week on-site due to workload classification
Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. BPSS checks required after offer stage as managed by MBDA Personnel Security Team.
What we can offer you
* Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and varies year to year)
* Pension: Maximum total employer and employee contribution up to 14%
* Overtime: Opportunity for paid overtime
* Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
* Flexible working: Flexible working arrangements
* Enhanced parental leave: Up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave; enhancements for paternity, neonatal leave and fertility treatments
* Facilities: Subsidised meals, free car parking and more
The opportunity
An opportunity within MBDA’s Bristol-based Software Quality Assurance team to develop process-centric quality assurance skills by being part of the wider Quality Assurance community within MBDA. You will work on a diverse range of missile programmes, supporting project activities alongside the UK Engineering Directorate’s software development teams to ensure hi-tech weapon systems are developed to the required level of quality and delivered to trusted partners worldwide, during increasingly uncertain times. This is an excellent opportunity to build a career in Quality.
What we're looking for from you
* The role focuses on software quality assurance through adherence to process and standards.
* Ideally have an understanding and background in software development, full life cycle and quality assurance within a process-based design and development environment; we will consider candidates from diverse backgrounds.
* Knowledge of software processes including national and international standards and assurance requirements.
* Auditing experience would be advantageous.
* Ability to build strong relationships with colleagues across all programmes.
* Collaborative but objective approach with the ability to influence change when required.
* Ability to lead Project Quality Assessments, identify risks and critical issues, and provide input to monthly reports.
* Clear communication, both orally and in writing.
* Remain calm under pressure and cope with unexpected changes.
* Work independently as part of a functional and integrated team.
* Ideally an Engineering Degree, or equivalent, with understanding of new technologies or relevant experience.
* Experience or knowledge of configuration management, documentation and requirements management systems is highly beneficial.
Company
Together. For the future of defence.
MBDA is a leading defence organisation partnering with governments to deliver secure, advanced defence capabilities. We support the Armed Forces and provide opportunities for employee networks and inclusive recruitment.
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