Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Our client, a respected leader in the aerospace sector, is seeking a Software Quality Assurance Engineer to strengthen their engineering assurance function. This permanent role focuses on ensuring the highest standards of software quality, compliance, and process integrity across safety-critical aerospace design and development programmes.

Working closely with engineering teams, suppliers, and certification stakeholders, you will play a key role in assuring compliance with DO-178B/C, ARP4754A, ED-12C, and associated aerospace software and systems development standards., * Serve as the primary Quality Assurance interface for software and system development projects.

• Review, assess, and approve development lifecycle artefacts to ensure conformance with quality system requirements and DO-178 processes.
• Develop and maintain Software Quality Plans aligned with contractual, regulatory, and customer expectations.
• Conduct audits of software and systems engineering lifecycles to ensure adherence to DO-178B/C, ARP4754A, ED-80, DO-254, and related aerospace compliance frameworks.
• Verify that customer requirements, design assurance criteria, and milestone transition criteria are fully met.
• Ensure all lifecycle data used for certification and conformance assessment meets required quality and traceability standards.
• Identify, document, and manage deviations or non-conformities within the design and development processes.
• Provide ongoing QA governance and oversight throughout the full development contract lifecycle.

• Proven experience in Software Quality Engineering, Quality Assurance, or Design Assurance within the aerospace industry.
• Strong understanding of software and systems engineering lifecycles with practical knowledge of:

• DO-178B/C (Software Considerations in Airborne Systems)
• ARP4754A (Systems Development)
• DO-254 / ED-80 (Hardware Design Assurance)
• AS9100 quality management principles

• Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage and assure sub-contractor performance and adherence to quality plans.
• Competent with MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook) and general web-based applications.

• Competitive salary and comprehensive employee benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge, safety-critical aerospace software programmes.
• Professional development pathways, including certification and training in advanced quality and regulatory frameworks.
• Collaborative, supportive environment with strong emphasis on innovation and continuous improvement.