Morson Talent currently are currently seeking a Quality Engineer to work on behalf of or our aerospace client based in Luton.
Job Purpose
As a Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Engineer, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the quality, integrity, and reliability of our software products. You’ll provide independent assurance across the software development lifecycle—ensuring compliance with regulatory, contractual, and internal standards. Your work will directly support the delivery of safe, secure, and high-performance systems used in critical environments.
What you will do as a Software Quality Assurance Engineer:
• Deliver independent software assurance during the design, development, test, and release phases
• Develop and maintain Software Quality Assurance Plans aligned with project and contractual requirements
• Estimate and manage quality assurance resources for multiple projects
• Evaluate suppliers and subcontractors for their ability to meet required software quality standards
• Conduct audits and assessments to ensure compliance with internal processes and industry standards
• Participate in software lifecycle reviews, including design reviews, code inspections, and release approvals
• Perform software conformity reviews and configuration audits
• Verify and approve the release of deliverable software products
Skills and qualifications:
• Demonstrated knowledge and hands-on experience in software quality assurance
• A degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Software, Quality, Manufacturing, or a similarly complex industry (e.g. Defence, Aerospace, or regulated environments)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills—able to turn complex information into clear, actionable insight
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• comfortable working across diverse teams and levels of the organisation
• A proactive, collaborative mindset with a balance of process orientation and practical flexibility
- Understanding of standards such as AS9100, ISO9001 and continuous improvement methodologies`
- Familiarity with airborne software standards (e.g. RTCA/DO-178C, AS9115, AQAP-2210)
Contract currently until December 2025
If you have the required experience for this position, please apply today or contact Lisa Nardiello on 01935 713323 for further information.