About this role
Salary: £90,000 - 130,000 per year
Requirements: Qualification in software design, engineering, or computer science (NVQ Level 4/ONC or above)Qualified AS9100 Lead Auditor preferred, or Qualified Lead Auditor in ISO 9001, 2000, or 27001Understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and processesKnowledge of SQL and scriptingWorking experience in software development and software quality assuranceCurrent knowledge of trends and latest advancementsKnowledge or experience of ISO 20000 (IT Services Management)Knowledge or experience of ISO 27001 (Information Security Management Systems)Familiarity with Agile development techniquesRoot Cause Analysis qualificationExperience estimating work loading and task managementAbility to work with and influence across multiple functions and levels within a small teamExperience of UK MoD Maritime, Land and Air based programmesExperience of UK MoD Military Aviation Authority (MAA) Regulatory Publications (MRPs)Familiar with UK MAA Military Approved Organisation Scheme (MAOS)Familiar with UK MAA Design Approved Organisation Scheme (DAOS)Experience of Allied Quality Assurance Publications (AQAPs) and Joint Service Publications (JSPs)Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt)Understanding of training systems (Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT)) or equivalentHuman Factors TrainingFamiliarity with the use of system and software integrated development environmental tools (e.g. Atlassian toolset)Occurrence Investigator qualificationPrevious military experience is of benefit Responsibilities: Act as the lead Software Quality Assurance representative for our UK Rotary and Mission Systems business within Systems SolutionsSupport and advise on all aspects of regulatory and third-party certifications associated with our presence on various sitesProvide Software Quality Assurance oversight across our various programmes, including C6 Cyber, Merlin Mk2 helicopter mission system equipment, aviation platforms, Training Logistic Systems, and Integrated Warfare Systems and SensorsProvide Software Quality Assurance across the CADMID cycle where requiredArrange, plan, and support audits from external customer, regulatory, and certification assessment bodiesEngage with external industry, Government, and Military Quality Assurance staffEnsure activities are carried out in accordance with regulatory, statutory, company, and local plans, processes, and proceduresProvide Software QA oversight to the delegated signatory for equipment release if requestedUndertake Root Cause investigation and process improvement activities to drive improved performanceSupport supply chain monitoring and assessment, including subcontractor site audits and inspections, in collaboration with other functions Technologies: AtlassianSupportSQLSecurityHardware More:
We are recruiting for our Systems Solutions team within our UK Rotary and Mission Systems business. The role is based at Havant or Gloucester and supports our activities across multiple programmes and aviation platforms. The position includes oversight of regulatory and third-party certifications, external audits, quality assurance engagement with industry, Government and Military stakeholders, and supply chain monitoring. This is a full-time, exempt role in our RMS UK Services department.
last updated 36 week of 2026