At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to enhance software quality and ensure top-notch missile systems.
- Company: MBDA, a leading defence organisation supporting the Armed Forces.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonuses, flexible working, and generous leave options.
- Other info: Dynamic hybrid working environment with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in defence while advancing your QA career.
- Qualifications: Experience in software development and quality assurance is essential.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Apply for the Quality Assurance Engineer - Software Quality role at MBDA.
Salary: Circa £40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience.
Location: Bristol.
Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-4 days per week on-site due to workload classification.
Security Clearance: British Citizen. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. After offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), 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…
- Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more.
The opportunity:
Join our Bristol Software Quality Assurance team to improve QA skills by collaborating with the wider QA community at MBDA. Assisting the UK Engineering Directorate's software teams in missile programs ensures high-quality weapon systems reach global partners. This is an excellent chance to build an impact and advance a career in Quality.
What we're looking for from you:
- Experience in software development, full life cycle, and quality assurance; applicants from a diverse set of backgrounds and industries are encouraged.
- 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 recommendations 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 experience, with an understanding of new and appropriate technologies or proven experience.
- Experience or knowledge of configuration management, documentation and requirements management systems is highly beneficial.
Our company:
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 recognise that everyone is unique and encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Quality Assurance
Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing
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MBDA is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Stevenage where innovation and collaboration thrive. With competitive benefits such as a company bonus, generous pension contributions, and flexible working arrangements, employees are empowered to grow both personally and professionally. The inclusive culture fosters diversity and supports employee-led networks, ensuring that every voice is heard and valued.
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