Quality Assurance Engineer - Development
Core
Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) for software-intensive defence programmes while acting as the responsible Quality Assurance Engineer on projects.
Role type
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer (Development)
Builds
Software-intensive defence systems and programmes
Domain
Defence / Aerospace / Regulated Engineering
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
EN 9100 (ISO 9001) knowledge, AQAP familiarity, development assurance in software lifecycle, internal/external audit execution, quality plan creation, stakeholder liaison, regulatory navigation
Preferred skills
AQAP 2110/2210/2310 expertise, software development lifecycle interpretation
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Maintain and improve QMS to meet EN 9100 and AQAP standards; Plan, manage, and conduct internal QMS audits; Support third-party certification and customer audits; Act as responsible QA Engineer on programmes; Engage in contract requirements development and quality plan sign-off; Liaise with process owners, project teams, and external defence customers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC