Software QA Engineer

Embedded Software QA Engineer
Location: Manchester

A leading consultancy at the forefront of engineering innovation is seeking an Embedded Software QA Engineer to support the delivery of high-integrity embedded and electrical systems within the defence sector. This is a key opportunity to contribute to mission-critical projects, ensuring that robust engineering standards and assurance frameworks are upheld throughout the software development lifecycle.

You’ll play an active role in safeguarding software reliability, safety, and compliance — helping to shape high-assurance environments where security and process maturity are paramount.

About the Role:

This is a process-led assurance role supporting engineering teams to deliver fully compliant software systems. Working as part of a wider delivery function, you’ll ensure development processes are correctly followed, documented, and improved — guiding technical teams on quality adherence, regulatory expectations, and continuous improvement.

The role combines governance, quality oversight, and technical collaboration, making it ideal for someone with a strong appreciation of the software lifecycle in embedded or high-integrity systems.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Ensure project plans and governance frameworks are up to date and appropriately executed

• Support and assure software development against defined processes and industry standards

• Produce quality and assurance documentation throughout the development lifecycle

• Drive actions to closure and ensure audit readiness across relevant milestones

• Support less experienced team members and help embed a culture of best practice

• Lead by example, contributing to a high-performing and collaborative engineering culture

• Proactively develop professional knowledge across software, systems, and compliance

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in software assurance, quality engineering, or process governance roles

• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles and embedded systems

• Familiarity with industry standards and assurance processes in regulated environments (e.g. defence, aerospace, automotive, rail)

• Comfortable producing assurance documentation, quality reports, and audit materials

• A proactive mindset with strong organisational and coaching abilities

• Degree in a relevant engineering discipline (e.g. Software, Systems, Electrical, etc.)

Why Join?

• Join a trusted consultancy delivering high-impact work in critical sectors

• Work across meaningful defence and engineering programmes

• Help shape and assure the next generation of embedded and electrical systems

• Supportive and forward-looking engineering culture

• Clear opportunities for technical development and progression