Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Leonardo; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in Aerospace and Defence as a Software Quality Assurance Engineer. This role is crucial for ensuring the quality and reliability of software products, working in a dynamic environment that emphasizes safety, compliance, and excellence. Ideal for those passionate about quality assurance and looking to make a significant impact in a secure and innovative sector.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Company funded flexible benefits

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Award winning pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Gym membership

Free access to online courses via Coursera

Referral Incentive

Bonus Scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge in software quality assurance.
• Experience in regulated environments such as Defence or Aerospace.
• Hands-on experience in quality assurance processes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver independent software assurance during design, development, and testing.
• Develop and maintain Software Quality Assurance Plans.
• Conduct audits and assessments to ensure compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Engineering, Software, Quality, or related field

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Job Description

As a Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Engineer, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the quality, integrity, and reliability of our software products. You’ll provide independent assurance across the software development lifecycle—ensuring compliance with regulatory, contractual, and internal standards. Your work will directly support the delivery of safe, secure, and high-performance systems used in critical environments.

Job Description

As a Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Engineer, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the quality, integrity, and reliability of our software products. You’ll provide independent assurance across the software development lifecycle—ensuring compliance with regulatory, contractual, and internal standards. Your work will directly support the delivery of safe, secure, and high-performance systems used in critical environments.

What you will do as a Software Quality Assurance Engineer

• Deliver independent software assurance during the design, development, test, and release phases
• Develop and maintain Software Quality Assurance Plans aligned with project and contractual requirements
• Estimate and manage quality assurance resources for multiple projects
• Evaluate suppliers and subcontractors for their ability to meet required software quality standards
• Conduct audits and assessments to ensure compliance with internal processes and industry standards
• Participate in software lifecycle reviews, including design reviews, code inspections, and release approvals
• Perform software conformity reviews and configuration audits
• Verify and approve the release of deliverable software products
  
  

What We Need From You

You really must have

• Demonstrated knowledge and hands-on experience in software quality assurance
• A degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Software, Quality, Manufacturing, or a similarly complex industry (e.g. Defence, Aerospace, or regulated environments)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills—able to turn complex information into clear, actionable insight
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable working across diverse teams and levels of the organisation
• A proactive, collaborative mindset with a balance of process orientation and practical flexibility
  
  

It would be nice if you had

Not required - we’re happy to support development and provide training where needed.

• Understanding of standards such as AS9100, ISO9001, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Familiarity with airborne software standards (e.g. RTCA/DO-178C, AS9115, AQAP-2210)
• Experience in high-precision or mission-critical manufacturing environments
• Exposure to software tools such as DOORS, Dimensions, or other requirements/configuration management platforms
• Prior background in software development or QA is a plus
  
  

Security Clearance

You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit https //www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

Life at Leonardo

With a company-funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo offers numerous opportunities and is accessible to everyone.

• Flexible Working Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
• Company funded flexible benefits We offer award-winning flexible benefits plan, having won the Best Flexible Working Policy Award, Best Flexible Benefits Strategy and Best Flexible Benefits Plan in 2023. These include; access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
• Holidays 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
• Pension Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)
• Wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme, access to Mental Health support, Financial wellbeing support, network groups (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
• Lifestyle Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Training Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
• Referral Incentive You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
• Bonus Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below
  
  

For a full list of our Company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 7,000 are based in the UK.

At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.

This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo’s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.

Primary Location

GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300

Contract Type

Permanent

Hybrid Working

Hybrid

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Computer and Network Security

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