Quality Assurance Engineer at BAE Systems

Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jun, 26

Salary

45000.0

Posted On

16 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Quality Assurance, Data Analysis, Report Writing, Presentation Skills, ISO 9001, EN9100, Business Management Systems, Operational Framework, Operational Assurance, Export Requirements, ITAR, Auditor Status

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Job Title: Quality Assurance Engineer Location: Portsmouth (We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role) Salary: Up to £45,000 (dependent on skills and experience) What you’ll be doing: Works as a fully contributory member of the Quality team Undertake specific complex Quality Assurance activities across Maritime and Land Defence solutions Awareness of Customer Quality conditions Support the management of non-conformance resolution and corrective actions with suppliers, key stakeholders and process owners The ability to analyse data effectively resulting in themes and corrective actions Contribute in working groups ensuring deliverables are achieved and Learning from Experience (LfE) is captured and applied Support departmental reviews and liaise with the customer when required The ability to produce written reports and presentations ensuring accuracy and clarity of meaning Your skills and experiences: Essential: NC or HNC qualified in an appropriate technical discipline or equivalent Quality experience Quality professional, lead/internal auditor status or equivalent experience Understanding and application of ISO 9001 / EN9100 standards Understanding of Business Management Systems, the Operational Framework and Operational Assurance process Export requirements knowledge (for example International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)) Benefits As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Maritime and Land Defence Solutions QA The Maritime and Land Defence Solutions QA team works closely with projects delivering a range of products and services to our defence customers in the UK and abroad. The QA team provides assurance that Quality requirements are being met so that our outputs deliver the capability our customers demand and rely on. You will have the opportunity to develop and enhance your skills and knowledge, with the potential to lead into more senior positions within a global business. 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 of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and 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 at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date 30th March 2026. 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. #LI-NS1 #LI-Hybrid

Responsibilities

The role involves undertaking complex Quality Assurance activities across Maritime and Land Defence solutions, supporting non-conformance resolution, and analyzing data to identify corrective actions. The engineer will also contribute to working groups, support departmental reviews, and liaise with the customer when necessary.