Software Quality Assurance Engineer

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Job Description

We are seeking a Software Quality Assurance Engineer to join our team and to play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, compliance, and integrity of our software products.

As a Software Quality Assurance Engineer you will provide independent assurance across the software development lifecycle, helping to shape high‑quality, mission‑critical systems while working collaboratively across functions. This is a great opportunity to join our team in our state‑of‑the‑art Edinburgh facility, to support the business on cutting‑edge defence and aerospace projects during an exciting period of growth.

Your Impact

• Provide independent assurance of software development and release activities to ensure they meet contractual and internal standards.
• Develop and maintain Software Quality Assurance Plans in line with company, contractual, and regulatory requirements.
• Estimate SQA resources needed to support multiple software projects.
• Evaluate subcontractors' capabilities to develop software to required quality and safety standards.
• Assess project adherence to software development processes and plans.
• Participate in key software lifecycle and quality reviews.
• Perform conformity and configuration audits.
• Verify readiness of software products for release and delivery.

What You’ll Bring

• Knowledge and practical experience in software quality assurance.
• Background in engineering, quality, manufacturing, or equivalent professional experience. Experience in complex or regulated industries (such as aerospace, defence, or medical) is a plus.
• Strong analytical thinking—able to turn complex data into practical, business‑relevant actions.
• Collaborative and adaptable communication style, with the ability to work across diverse teams and functions.
• Familiarity with standards such as AS9100, ISO9001, and continuous improvement frameworks.
• Experience with airborne or safety‑critical software development and standards (e.g., RTCA/DO-178C, AS9115, AQAP-2210) is desirable.

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

Security Clearance

This role will require National Security Vetting to SC level. It is a requirement that the successful applicant will undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance. A range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) will apply, this will include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Why join us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company‑funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance.

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi‑days each year.
• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award‑winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee‑led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

Be part of something bigger – apply now!

Primary Location

GB – Edinburgh

Contract Type

Permanent

Hybrid Working

Hybrid

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