Software Quality Engineer

BAE Systems; Rochester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in a forward-thinking company as a Software Quality Engineer. This role involves developing and implementing quality assurance strategies to ensure compliance with aerospace standards. You will engage in auditing processes, communicate findings effectively, and support projects in maintaining high-quality software development practices. Join a diverse and inclusive team dedicated to making a real difference in the aerospace industry, where your contributions will be valued and rewarded. This position offers a chance to grow your expertise in a dynamic environment focused on innovation and excellence.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Company contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work

Employee discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of software quality assurance processes.
• Experience in aerospace/defence quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement internal software quality assurance strategy.
• Conduct internal software audits and report findings.
• Support projects with software quality assurance plans.

Skills

Software Development

Quality Assurance

Communication Skills

Root Cause Investigation

Aerospace/Defence Standards

Complex Electronics Hardware Development

Validation Activities

Job description

Job Description - Software Quality Engineer (00126624)

Software Quality Engineer - 00126624

Job Title: Software Quality Engineer

Salary: Up to £55,000 depending on skills and experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Perform a Software Quality Role on a range of projects
• Develop and Implement the Internal Software Quality Assurance Strategy (including auditing) to verify compliance with Project Software Standards and Requirements and other regulatory requirements in relation to the Software Development process
• Generation and implementation of Software Quality Plans
• Plan, conduct, report and effectively communicate internal software audit results
• Document the completion of effective actions to address root cause prevent recurrence
• Provide Software Quality Assurance support to projects as required in accordance with the Project Software Quality Assurance Plans

Your skills and experiences:

• A good understanding of Software Development and associated Quality Assurance involvement
• Strong communication skills to ensure process owners understanding and acceptance of audit findings
• Demonstrable evidence of root cause investigations and supporting implementation of actions to prevent recurrence
• Experience of Quality within Aerospace/ defence RTCA DO-178/ EN9100 (AS9100/ AS9145
• Experience of Complex Electronics Hardware Development (e.g. DO-254)
• Experience of Hardware Quality activities such as First Article Inspections
• Experience of validation or review activities

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Quality Assurance team:

An exciting opportunity to be part of the Quality Assurance Team implementing the internal Software Quality Assurance strategy for Rochester based development projects. This opportunity enables someone with existing Software experience to gain further knowledge and experience within a Software Quality Engineer or Senior Software Quality Engineer role.

There is an opportunity to gain knowledge and experience in the quality assurance role within the development lifecycle. This will provide the opportunity to gain experience in the Aerospace industry including processes such as Systems Development, Hardware / Complex Electronics Hardware Development, AS9102 First Article Inspection process and AS9145 Advanced Product Quality Planning and Production Part Approval Process.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Closing Date: 16 th May 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.