Process Assurance Engineer - Software Quality
MBDA
Date: 10 hours ago
City: Stevenage
Contract type: Full time

Stevenage
An opportunity has arisen within our Bristol based Product Assurance Software Quality team for an engineer to further develop their quality assurance skills by being part of the wider Product Assurance community within MBDA.
Salary: Circa £40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience
Location: Bristol/ Stevenage (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), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.
What we can offer you:
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 within MBDA.
Working on a diverse range of missile programmes, supporting project activities alongside the UK Engineering Directorate's software development teams you will help ensure that MBDA's 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:
Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given
MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.
We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more…
We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.
Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
An opportunity has arisen within our Bristol based Product Assurance Software Quality team for an engineer to further develop their quality assurance skills by being part of the wider Product Assurance community within MBDA.
Salary: Circa £40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience
Location: Bristol/ Stevenage (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), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.
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
- Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
- Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
- 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…
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 within MBDA.
Working on a diverse range of missile programmes, supporting project activities alongside the UK Engineering Directorate's software development teams you will help ensure that MBDA's 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:
- 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.
- Knowledge of software processes including national and international standards and assurance requirements.
- Auditing experience would be advantageous.
- Ability to build strong relationships with colleagues across all programmes.
- Collaborative but objective approach with an ability to influence change when required.
- Ability to lead Project Quality Assessments, identify risks and critical issues and provide input to monthly reports.
- Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.
- Remain calm under pressure and cope well with unexpected changes.
- Work independently as part of a functional and integrated team.
- Ideally have an Engineering Degree, or equivalent, with an understanding of new and appropriate technologies or relevant experience.
- Experience or knowledge of configuration management, documentation and requirements management systems is highly beneficial.
Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given
MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.
We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more…
We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.
Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
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