About this role
Salary: £40,000 - 50,000 per year
Requirements: Experience in software development, full life cycle, and quality assuranceKnowledge of software processes, including national and international standards and assurance requirementsAuditing experience would be advantageousAbility to build strong relationships with colleagues across all programmesCollaborative but objective approach with the ability to influence change when requiredAbility to lead Project Quality Assessments, identify risks and critical issues, and provide recommendations for monthly reportsClear communication skills, both orally and in writingAbility to remain calm under pressure and cope well with unexpected changesAbility to work independently as part of a functional and integrated teamIdeally an Engineering Degree or equivalent experience, with an understanding of new and appropriate technologies or proven experienceExperience or knowledge of configuration management, documentation, and requirements management systems is highly beneficial Responsibilities: Maintain software quality by following procedures and guidelinesAssist our UK Engineering Directorate software teams in missile programmesCollaborate with the wider Quality Assurance community at MBDALead Project Quality AssessmentsIdentify risks and critical issuesProvide recommendations for monthly reports Technologies: SupportSecurity More:
We are a leading defence organisation based in Bristol, offering a hybrid working arrangement with 2-4 days per week on-site. We provide a competitive salary of circa £40,000 to £50,000 depending on experience, along with a company bonus of up to £2,500, pension contributions of up to 14%, paid overtime, up to 15 additional Flexi Leave days, flexible working options, enhanced parental leave, subsidised meals, free car parking, and a Healthcare Cash Plan. We also support employee-led networks including Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, and Disability. We are committed to supporting applicants throughout the recruitment process. Security clearance requirements apply, including British citizenship and BPSS checks.
last updated 29 week of 2026