Embedded Software Quality Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading satellite communications firm in Farnborough is seeking an Embedded Software Quality Engineer to uphold quality on mission-critical space projects. Responsibilities include defining assurance strategies, embedding quality standards, and engaging with clients. Ideal candidates have experience in regulated software environments, knowledge of assurance standards, and familiarity with testing tools. Strong benefits and career influence in space technology are offered.

Benefits

Strong benefits

Opportunity to influence future technologies

Qualifications

• Experience in regulated software environments emphasizing test coverage.
• Strong knowledge of software assurance standards.
• Familiarity with automated testing and pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Define software product assurance strategies.
• Embed quality standards into engineering workflows.
• Assess compliance with software assurance standards.
• Develop automated verification testing.
• Support static code analysis and quality improvements.
• Engage with customers on assurance plans.

Skills

Test coverage and verification

Knowledge of software assurance standards

Experience with static analysis and coverage 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 They're 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