Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Leonardo; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Software Quality Assurance Engineer, where your expertise will ensure the integrity and reliability of innovative software products. In this role, you'll provide independent assurance throughout the software development lifecycle, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations. You'll collaborate with diverse teams, assess subcontractors, and evaluate projects to uphold high-quality standards. With flexible working options and a comprehensive benefits package, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your skills and contribute to the future of aerospace and defense technology.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Private healthcare

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Competitive pension scheme

Employee wellbeing programs

Discounted gym memberships

Access to online courses

Referral incentives

Performance bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience in software quality assurance in complex industries.
• Strong logical thinking and analytical skills for data insights.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent software assurance support for development.
• Create and maintain software quality assurance plans.

Skills

Software Quality Assurance

Logical Thinking

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Degree in Engineering

Experience in Defence Electronics

Tools

ISO9001

AS9100

RTCA/DO-178C

Job description

Job Description:

As a Software Quality Assurance (SQA) professional, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the integrity and reliability of our software products. You will provide independent assurance throughout the software development lifecycle, ensuring compliance with contractual, regulatory, and company standards.

Responsibilities of a Software Quality Assurance Engineer:

• Provide independent software assurance support to the development and release of software, verifying compliance with contractual and company standards.
• Create and maintain software quality assurance plans in accordance with contractual conditions and company standards.
• Estimate the resources needed for software quality assurance to support projects.
• Assess subcontracted companies' ability to perform software development to required standards.
• Evaluate projects for compliance with software development plans and processes.
• Participate in software lifecycle reviews.
• Perform software conformity reviews and physical/functional configuration audits.
• Verify the release of deliverable software.

Qualifications and Skills:

Essential:

• Knowledge and practical experience in software quality.
• Education and experience in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related fields, ideally in Defence Electronics or similar complex industries.
• Logical thinking skills, capable of analyzing complex data into actionable insights aligned with business goals.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative working style across functions.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of standards such as AS9100 / ISO9001 and continuous improvement practices.
• Experience in high-precision manufacturing environments, with a background in airborne software, and familiarity with standards like RTCA/DO-178C, AS9115, and AQAP-2210.

Security Clearance:

You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information, visit: UK Security Vetting Levels

Life at Leonardo:

Leonardo offers a comprehensive benefits package, opportunities for learning and development, and flexible working arrangements designed to support our employees and customers. Our benefits include:

• Flexible working hours and hybrid options.
• Company-funded flexible benefits, including private healthcare, dental, workplace ISA, green car schemes, and lifestyle options.
• 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy/sell leave and accrue additional flexi days.
• Competitive pension scheme with up to 15% employer contributions.
• Employee wellbeing programs, mental health support, and network groups.
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle-to-work schemes.
• Access to over 4000 online courses via Coursera.
• Referral incentives and performance bonuses.

For detailed benefits, please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security, headquartered in Italy with over 45,000 employees worldwide, including 7,000 in the UK.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, fostering a work environment where everyone can thrive, feel safe, and belong.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute your talents and grow with Leonardo. Join us to develop your skills and shape the future.

Primary Location: GB - Edinburgh

Contract Type: Permanent

Hybrid Working: Yes