Software Quality Assurance Engineer
£45,000 – £65,000
Hybrid, 3 days on-site – Manchester, Stevenage or Harwell
My client is a leading organisation within advanced space systems and technology, supporting major European missions and delivering innovative software for satellite communications and exploration. As their UK footprint expands, they are seeking a Software Quality Assurance Engineer to uphold high standards of quality across multiple mission-critical software projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage Software Quality Assurance across full project lifecycles and multiple programmes
* Verify that software meets required quality standards and stakeholder needs
* Define and maintain quality procedures, standards and templates for software products
* Support implementation of Software Product Assurance Plans and quality-driven processes
* Promote a strong quality culture across engineering teams and ensure adherence to standards
* Support quality-related activities such as static analysis, automated verification, reporting of code quality metrics and coverage levels
* Contribute to continuous improvement, internal audits, lessons learned and QMS initiatives
* Present and negotiate software quality approaches with internal stakeholders and customers
What They’re Looking For
* Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or similar
* 5+ years’ experience in regulated software environments such as spaceflight, aerospace or automotive
* Strong knowledge of software verification, unit testing techniques and automated quality reporting
* Experience applying code quality metrics and tooling in engineering teams
* Ability to write standards, guidelines and documentation, and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences
Experience with ECSS/NASA or DO-178/DO-254 standards, Python, GitLab/Jenkins/SonarQube and automated compliance checking is a strong plus.
This position offers the opportunity to influence the quality of next-generation space technology, with a talented engineering community, hybrid working, excellent benefits and long-term career growth