Embedded Software Quality Engineer

Platform Recruitment Limited; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider in satellite communication is looking for an Embedded Software Quality Engineer to define and uphold assurance strategies across satellite software programmes. You will ensure compliance with industry standards and develop automated testing pipelines while supporting quality improvements. The ideal candidate will have experience in regulated software environments, knowledge of assurance standards, and familiarity with static analysis tools. This role offers the chance to work with pioneering technologies in a passionate engineering community.

Qualifications

• Experience in regulated software environments focused on test coverage and verification.
• Knowledge of software assurance standards like ECSS-Q-ST-10C, DO-178B, AS9115.
• Experience with automated verification testing and tools.

Responsibilities

• Define software product assurance strategies for satellite software programmes.
• Embed quality standards into delivery teams and workflows.
• Assess compliance with industry software assurance standards.

Skills

Regulated software environments experience

Knowledge of software assurance standards

Experience with static analysis tools

Familiarity with CI/CD integration

Understanding of QA best practices

Tools

CPPCheck

Lint

SonarQube

GCOV

LDRA

Jira

Redmine

Job description

Embedded Software Quality Engineer

£45,000

£65,000

Onsite, Farnborough

My client is a leader in satellite communications technology, developing next-generation embedded software and chipsets that power advanced satellite payloads. As they continue expanding in the UK, they are seeking an Embedded Software Quality Engineer to ensure the highest standards of software quality on mission-critical space projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and uphold software product assurance strategies across satellite software programmes
• Embed quality standards into delivery teams and engineering workflows
• Assess compliance with industry software assurance standards such as ECSS‑Q‑ST‑10C, DO‑178B and AS9115
• Develop automated verification testing and pipelines, including resilience, functional and coverage testing
• Support static code analysis, reporting and continuous quality improvement
• Engage directly with customers to present assurance plans and findings

What Theyre Looking For

• Background working in regulated software environments with focus on test coverage and verification
• Knowledge of software assurance standards (e.g., ECSS‑Q‑ST‑10C, DO‑178B, AS9115)
• Experience with static analysis and coverage tools such as CPPCheck, Lint, SonarQube, GCOV, or LDRA
• Familiarity with CI / CD integration (Git / Jenkins), Linux environments, and embedded systems testing
• Solid understanding of QA best practice and defect management platforms like Jira or Redmine

This is a chance to work on pioneering satellite technologies with a passionate engineering community, strong benefits and the opportunity to influence the future of space connectivity.