Role & seniority: Software Quality Assurance Engineer (QA) within MBDA’s Bristol Software Quality Assurance team; level aligned with an engineering/quality assurance role.

Stack/tools: Software development life cycle; standard QA processes; familiarity with configuration management, documentation and requirements management systems; knowledge of national/international standards and assurance requirements.

Top 3 responsibilities

Maintain software quality by following procedures and guidelines; collaborate with the wider QA community.
Lead Project Quality Assessments, identify risks/critical issues, and provide recommendations for monthly reports.
Build strong cross-program relationships, communicate clearly, and influence change when required.

Must-have skills

Experience in software development, full life cycle and quality assurance.
Knowledge of software processes and assurance standards; ability to audit.
Strong written and oral communication; ability to work independently and in a team; ability to lead assessments.

Nice-to-haves

Auditing experience; familiarity with configuration management, documentation and requirements management systems.
Ability to influence change; engineering degree or equivalent and understanding of new technologies.

Location & work type: Bristol, UK; hybrid work model (2–4 days on-site per week). Security: British Citizen with BPSS checks post-offer. Salary: circa £40,000–£50,000. Benefits as liste

Full Description

Are you a software tester looking to diversify into Software Quality Assurance?

We have an opportunity has arisen within our Bristol based Product Assurance Software Quality team for an engineer to further develop their 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

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-4 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you

Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)

Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%

Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime

Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days

Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments

Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…

Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more.

The opportunity

Join our Bristol Software Quality Assurance team to improve QA skills by collaborating with the wider QA community at MBDA. Assisting UK Engineering Directorate's software teams in missile programs ensures high-quality weapon systems reach global partners. This is an excellent chance to build an impact and advance a career in Quality.

What we're looking for from you

The position centres on maintaining software quality by following procedures and guidelines.

Experience in software development, full life cycle, and quality assurance; applicants from a diverse set of backgrounds and industries are encouraged. 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 an ability to influence change when required. Ability to lead Project Quality Assessments, identify risks and critical issues and provide recommendations to monthly reports. Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing. Remain calm under pressure and cope well with unexpected changes. Work independently as part of a functional and integrated team. Ideally have an Engineering Degree or equivalent experience, with an understanding of new and appropriate technologies or proven experience. Experience or knowledge of configuration management, documentation and requirements management systems is highly beneficial.

Quality Assurance Engineer - Software Quality