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 Theyre 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.