Quality Assurance Engineer - Software Quality

MBDA; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense organization in Bristol is seeking a software tester to enhance their Quality Assurance skills within the Product Assurance team. The role involves maintaining software quality for missile programs and offers a competitive salary between £40,000 - £50,000, along with dynamic hybrid working arrangements. Ideal candidates will have experience in software development and a relevant degree. Additional perks include a company bonus and flexible working options.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension contribution up to 14%

Opportunity for paid overtime

Up to 15 additional days of Flexi Leave

Enhanced parental leave up to 26 weeks

Subsidised meals and free parking

Healthcare Cash Plan for everyday expenses

Qualifications

• Experience in full software development life cycle and quality assurance.
• Audit experience is advantageous.
• Work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain software quality by following procedures and guidelines.
• Assist UK Engineering Directorate's software teams.
• Identify risks and provide recommendations.

Skills

Experience in software development

Knowledge of software processes

Ability to build strong relationships

Collaborative approach

Communication skills

Ability to lead Project Quality Assessments

Education

Engineering Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Configuration management systems

Documentation management systems

Job 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.

Our company

Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

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