Senior SQA Engineer – Aerospace Software, Flexible Hours

Leonardo; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in Aerospace and Defense is seeking a Software Quality Assurance (SQA) professional in Edinburgh. This role is crucial for ensuring the compliance and reliability of software products, offering independent assurance across the software lifecycle. Ideal candidates will have knowledge in SQA and experience in regulated industries. The company provides generous leave, a pension scheme, flexible working, and a wide range of benefits to support wellbeing and professional growth.

Benefits

Generous leave with additional flexi-days

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Free access to mental health support

Bonus scheme eligibility

Free access to online courses

Referral programme rewards

Flexible benefits spending

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience in complex or regulated industries is a plus.
• Familiarity with airborne or safety-critical software development is desirable.
• Ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent assurance of software development activities.
• Develop and maintain Software Quality Assurance Plans.
• Evaluate subcontractors' capabilities for software quality.

Skills

Knowledge and practical experience in software quality assurance

Strong analytical thinking

Collaborative communication style

Education

Background in engineering, quality, or equivalent experience

Tools

Familiarity with standards AS9100, ISO9001

Job description

A global leader in Aerospace and Defense is seeking a Software Quality Assurance (SQA) professional in Edinburgh. This role is crucial for ensuring the compliance and reliability of software products, offering independent assurance across the software lifecycle. Ideal candidates will have knowledge in SQA and experience in regulated industries. The company provides generous leave, a pension scheme, flexible working, and a wide range of benefits to support wellbeing and professional growth.