Software Quality Assurance Engineer

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.