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