Edinburgh

Software Design Quality Assurance

Posted on Friday, 23rd October 2026

Aerospace and Aviation
Edinburgh
£60k per year
Permanent

Design Quality Assurance Engineer | Aerospace & Safety-Critical Engineering 

 

We’re supporting an innovative aerospace technology business in their search for a Design Quality Assurance Engineer to help maintain and enhance the quality standards behind advanced aviation products.

 

This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the intersection of engineering, compliance and certification, ensuring complex products meet the rigorous standards required for operation in highly regulated environments.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive and support design assurance and quality activities across the product lifecycle.
  • Review engineering processes, documentation and technical deliverables to ensure compliance with industry and certification requirements.
  • Collaborate with software, hardware and mechanical engineering teams on new product development and product improvements.
  • Work with regulatory bodies, certification stakeholders and auditors to support approval activities and evidence generation.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and engineering change processes.

 

What We’re Looking For

  • Degree-qualified in a STEM discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
  • Experience in quality assurance, design assurance or engineering within a structured product development environment.
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage complex technical information.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the confidence to engage across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Experience within aerospace, defence, medical devices or another regulated industry would be highly advantageous.

 

This is a direct to hire listing and you will be a permanent employee of the client.

 

We look forward to your application.

 

 
Josh Singh

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