Quality Assurance Engineer - Software Quality

Overview

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.

• 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

• 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