Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Mane Contract Services; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a Process Assurance Engineer within a dynamic Software Quality Assurance team. This role offers the chance to make a tangible impact in high-technology Defence programmes while developing your career in quality assurance. You'll work closely with engineering teams in a collaborative environment, ensuring software is developed to the highest standards. If you have a background in software development and quality assurance, strong communication skills, and a proactive mindset, this position could be your next big step. Join a forward-thinking company and help drive quality improvements across projects.

Qualifications

• Understanding of full life-cycle software development and quality assurance.
• Knowledge of software processes and relevant standards.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering teams on high-technology Defence programmes.
• Lead Project Quality Assessments and contribute to quality reporting.

Skills

Software Quality Assurance

Process Management

Project Quality Assessments

Communication Skills

Risk Identification

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

Configuration Management Tools

Documentation Systems

Requirements Management Tools

Job description

An exciting opportunity has opened within the Software Quality Assurance team for a Process Assurance Engineer to develop process-centric quality assurance skills. The successful candidate will support engineering teams on a variety of high-technology Defence programmes, ensuring software is developed and delivered to the highest quality standards.

This role offers the chance to make a tangible impact while developing a rewarding career in quality assurance, working closely with engineering teams in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Location: Bristol / Stevenage (Relocation package may be available)

Dynamic (Hybrid) Working: 2–4 days per week on-site, based on workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

What We’re Looking For:

This role is focused on software quality assurance through adherence to process and standards. The ideal candidate will have:

• An understanding or background in full life-cycle software development and quality assurance in a process-based environment (candidates from varied industries are welcome to apply).
• Knowledge of software processes and relevant national/international standards and assurance requirements.
• The ability to build strong, effective relationships across project and engineering teams.
• A collaborative, objective mindset with the confidence to influence improvements and change when necessary.
• Experience leading Project Quality Assessments, identifying risks, and contributing to monthly quality reporting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to remain composed under pressure and adapt to unexpected challenges.
• A proactive, independent working style that complements functional and integrated team settings.
• Ideally, a degree in Engineering or a related field (relevant experience may be considered in lieu).
• Familiarity with configuration management, documentation systems, and requirements management tools is highly desirable.