Quality Assurance Engineer - Software Quality

Quality Assurance Engineer – Software Quality

Copello is working with a leading defence engineering organisation to recruit a Quality Assurance Engineer into their Bristol-based Product Assurance Software Quality team.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to further develop QA skills while working as part of a wider Product Assurance community on complex, safety-critical software programmes.

Salary:
Circa £40,000 – £50,000 (depending on experience)

Location:

Bristol
Working pattern:
Dynamic (hybrid) working, with 2–4 days per week on-site due to workload classification
Security Clearance:
British Citizenship required. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. Successful candidates will be required to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks after offer stage.

The opportunity

This role sits within a Software Quality Assurance team supporting engineering programmes that deliver high-integrity, safety-critical systems. You will work closely with software teams across the organisation, helping to ensure robust processes, compliance with standards, and delivery of high-quality software products.

It’s a strong opportunity for someone looking to build influence in Quality, gain exposure to complex programmes, and progress their career within a structured QA environment.

What we’re looking for

* Experience in software development and/or software quality assurance across the full lifecycle

* Knowledge of software processes, including national and international standards and assurance requirements

* Auditing experience (desirable but not essential)

* Ability to build effective working relationships across multiple teams and programmes

* A collaborative but objective mindset, with confidence to challenge and influence where needed

* Experience leading Project Quality Assessments, identifying risks and critical issues, and contributing to monthly reporting

* Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills

* Ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt to changing priorities

* Comfortable working independently as well as part of an integrated, functional team

* An Engineering degree or equivalent experience, with an understanding of modern technologies

* Experience or knowledge of configuration management, documentation control, and requirements management systems is highly beneficial

What’s on offer

* Company bonus:
Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and subject to annual variation)

* Pension:
Up to 14% total contribution (employer and employee)

* Overtime:
Paid overtime opportunities

* Flexi Leave:
Up to 15 additional days

* Flexible working:
Applications for flexible working arrangements are welcomed

* Enhanced parental leave:

* Up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave

* Enhanced paternity, neonatal leave and fertility testing/treatment support

* On-site facilities:
Subsidised meals, free car parking and more

* Healthcare Cash Plan:
Claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses including dental, optical, health and wellbeing