Role(s): Software Quality Engineer

This programme has been designed to support people who have had a career break or are trying to transfer their skills in to a new sector or one they used to work in. We know that any gap in work experience or a move away from a sector or skill set makes it very hard to return or join through standard recruitment channels.

The roles in this programme tend to run on a 6 month work placement with a view to securing a permanent role at the end of that period. Although it’s not guaranteed, 96% of our candidates who join the programme go on to secure permanent roles with their host organisation.

As a candidate working with STEM Returners you have access to free CV writing and Interview coaching and if you are successful in securing the role you’ll get access to coaching and mentoring programme to help you thrive in the role.

If you meet the criteria for this role but are unsure if you are eligible for the programme, we encourage you to make an application.

As a Software Quality Engineer, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the quality, integrity, and reliability of our software products. Your independent assurance work will support the delivery of safe, secure, and high-performance systems used in critical global environments.

Our Quality engineers ensure there is solid governance, procedures, processes and assurance when it comes to QA in order to meet, exceed and more importantly comply with regulations and standards.

Skillset and Experience:

• Understanding and awareness of quality management systems and standards such as AS9100 and ISO 9001.
• Experience of working in a high-tech engineering & manufacturing environment, ideally within the aerospace or defence sector
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to influence others at all levels of an organization

Any required qualifications:

• Engineering Degree

Security Clearance requirements:

Eligibility for SC level security clearance is required – To be eligible for clearance you need to be a British National and have lived in the UK for the past 5 years with no breaks. For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting.

Outline of initial work/role to be undertaken during the 12 week placement:

• Working directly with quality team to learn and understand assurance around software products
• Conduct root cause analysis
• Corrective actions as well as prevention
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Risk mitigation

Location:

Luton

Working hours and pattern (Site/Hybrid/Remote):

Monday-Friday 9am-5pm mostly on site with some flexibility.

If you wish to speak to one of our Returner Specialists about this role in more detail, please call us on 01329 623 246 (option 1)