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Process Assurance Engineer - Software Quality
R24528

Contract type

Full time

Discipline

Quality and Assurance

Location

Bristol | Stevenage

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01 Job Description

An opportunity has arisen within our Bristol based Product Assurance Software Quality team for an engineer to further develop their quality assurance skills by being part of the wider Product Assurance community within MBDA.

Job Title: Process Assurance Engineer - Software Quality 

Salary: Circa £40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience 

Location: Bristol/ Stevenage (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-4 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

The opportunity:

An opportunity has arisen within our Bristol based Software Quality Assurance team for an engineer to  develop their process-centric quality assurance skills by being part of the wider Quality Assurance community within MBDA.

Working on a diverse range of missile programmes, supporting project activities alongside the UK Engineering Directorate's software development teams you will help ensure that MBDA's hi-tech weapon systems are developed to the required level of quality and delivered to trusted partners around the world, during increasingly uncertain times.  This is an excellent opportunity to make a difference and be able to build a career in Quality.

What we're looking for from you:

The role focuses on software quality assurance through adherence to process and standards:

  • You ideally have an understanding and background in software development – full life cycle -  and quality assurance, within a process-based design and development environment but we will consider people from a diverse range of backgrounds and industries.
  • You have knowledge of software processes including national and international standards and assurance requirements.
  • You will have the ability to build strong relationships with colleagues across all programmes
  • You have a collaborative but objective approach with an ability to influence change when required.
  • You have the ability to lead Project Quality Assessments, identify risks and critical issues and provide input to monthly reports.
  • You communicate clearly, both orally and in writing
  • You remain calm under pressure and cope well with unexpected changes
  • You can work independently as part of a functional and integrated team
  • You will ideally have an Engineering Degree, or equivalent, with an understanding of new and appropriate technologies. Relevant experience will be consider in lieu.
  • Experience or knowledge of configuration management, documentation and requirements management systems is highly beneficial.
     

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Our company:

MBDA is a leading defence organisation.  We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

What we can offer you:

  • Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
  • Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
  • Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
  • Remote working: opportunities although the role entails a mix of onsite working due the security nature of the work.
  • Dynamic Working: where business requirements permit, with flexible hours etc.
  • Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
  • Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.
  • Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…
  • Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities

Our Business:

We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential.   MBDA is proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more…

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.

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02 Benefits & Rewards

Annual Bonus

Annual Bonus

Every year in February, we reward our dedicated employees with an annual bonus. Exact amounts and percentages will vary by job grade and on business performance. This can be discussed/explained further with a member of the Resourcing team during your application process. 

We are proud to say that we were able to award our annual bonus to employees even through tough economic times in recent years, when other employers were less fortunate. 

 

03 Information

Development of our people is of vital importance to us at MBDA, which is why we ensure everyone has access to the teams, tools and resources needed to achieve their goals. This includes our dedicated in-house Learning & Development team, our Apprenticeship programmes, a variety of online learning platforms, and much more.

We encourage new learning and will provide up to £150 in financial support per year if you wish to participate in further study in your own time.

If you lead a team, or hope to do so in the future, we offer a range of management training opportunities, with paths designed for people of all experience levels. 

We want our people to work when and where they feel they can be most effective. For most of our employees, we have a flexi-time scheme that allows you to choose, within certain parameters, when you start and finish each day and how you can use time you have accrued.

For roles that do not have to be based on one of our sites full-time, you will have opportunities to work from home as part of your agreed Dynamic Working arrangement.

If you have worked the time, you are also able to accrue and take up to 15 days of Flexi-leave per annum, in addition to the 25 days of annual leave provided and bank holidays.

All employees at MBDA are required to hold UK Security or BPSS Clearance. 

For further information, please view our Security & Vetting page.

    

We're proud to be a nationally recognised employer at MBDA. We have received a range of employer awards including Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2022; Gold awards from Investors in People, the 5% Club, and Armed Forces Covenant. We are also currently ranked #1 in the UK's Best Big Companies to Work For 2022 league table, as well as #1 for Manufacturing.

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Process Assurance Engineer - Software Quality R24528

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