Job Title: Quality Assurance Engineer - Software
Salary: Circa £40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience
Location: Bristol (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-4 days per week on-site due to workload classification
Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship
Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS)

The opportunity:
An opportunity has arisen within our Bristol based Software Quality Assurance team for an engineer to develop their process-centric quality assurance skills by being part of the wider Quality Assurance community.

Working on a diverse range of missile programmes, supporting project activities within the UK Engineering Directorate's software development teams you will help ensure that our hi-tech weapon systems are developed to the required level of quality and delivered to trusted partners around the world, during increasingly uncertain times. This is an excellent opportunity to make a difference and be able to build a career in Quality.

What we're looking for from you:
The role focuses on software quality assurance through adherence to process and standards:

You ideally have an understanding and background in software development - full life cycle - and quality assurance, within a process-based design and development environment but we will consider people from a diverse range of backgrounds and industries.
You have knowledge of software processes including national and international standards and assurance requirements.
You will have the ability to build strong relationships with colleagues across all programmes
You have a collaborative but objective approach with an ability to influence change when required.
You have the ability to lead Project Quality Assessments, identify risks and critical issues and provide input to monthly reports.
You communicate clearly, both orally and in writing
You remain calm under pressure and cope well with unexpected changes
You can work independently as part of a functional and integrated team
You will ideally have an Engineering Degree, or equivalent, with an understanding of new and appropriate technologies. Relevant experience will be consider in lieu.
Experience or knowledge of configuration management, documentation and requirements management systems is highly beneficial.
What we can offer you:

Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
Remote working: opportunities although the role entails a mix of onsite working due the security nature of the work.
Dynamic Working: where business requirements permit, with flexible hours etc.
Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.
Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…
Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities