Quality Assurance Engineer - Software

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.

Salary: Circa between £45,000 to £55,000 depending on experience 

What we can offer you!

• Company bonus of up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension of maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Paid overtime
• 25 days annual leave (plus holiday purchase)
• Up to 15 additional days flexi leave
• Our 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.
• Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals, free car parking.
• Excellent career progression and development opportunities.

Dynamic (hybrid) working: We trust our people to agree, within their teams, where and when they can be most effective. Our Dynamic Working policy allows individuals flexibility around the hours they work and where they work. Typically for this role you will work 2 or 3 days per week on-site after an initial period.

The opportunity!

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.

Working on a diverse range of missile programmes, supporting project activities within the UK Engineering Directorate to 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!

• You ideally have an understanding and background in software development 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.
• Experience or knowledge of DOORS, RTC, Rhapsody, MATLAB/Simulink would be beneficial though not essential.

Our Business:

We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential. MBDA is proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity 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. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.

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Please Note: MBDA UK Limited requires all employees to achieve the required medical and national security clearance for their role. Further restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may also 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 but Full SC will be required for this role.

Due to the nature of our business, this particular vacancy requires the applicant as a minimum to be a British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship and capable of achieving the clearance levels mentioned above.