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 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

• 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