Senior Quality Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Quality Engineer

Location: Broad Oak or Frimley, Hybrid – 2 days min per week on site. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Up to £48,500 (DOE)

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Job Description:

As a Senior Quality Engineer, you will work as part of a dynamic and collaborative team, stepping in where needed and applying your expertise to help ensure the successful delivery of cutting‑edge equipment. You will partner closely with both Software and Hardware Engineers to verify that delivered solutions meet customer requirements and comply with relevant standards, ultimately supporting those who are responsible for keeping us safe.

In this role, you will liaise with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders at all levels to maintain product integrity throughout the entire project lifecycle. You will play a key part in driving continuous improvement, enhancing processes, and ensuring that quality is embedded from initial concept through to final delivery.

Core duties:

• To work with the Projects by planning and delivering the QA activities that will ensure efficient and effective delivery of products that meet customer requirements
• Provide QA support to projects and functions
• Conduct and support 1st, 2nd, and 3rd party audits
• Support the management of Non-conformances and corrections/corrective actions for actions raised
• Contribute to and support of Quality investigations

Essential Skills:

• Knowledge of ISO 9001/ EN9100 standards and associated Quality tools and techniques
• HNC/HND or degree qualified in an appropriate technical discipline or equivalent experience
• Quality professional, Internal Auditor (essential) Lead Auditor (preferable) status or equivalent experience

Combat Systems Quality Assurance:

Make your mark with Naval Ships customers by working with a dynamic group of individuals helping shape the future of Combat Systems.

Opportunities like this don’t come along every day. Would you like the new challenge of making an impact on some of the biggest projects in the UK defence market right now? Join our highly skilled Combat Systems team and you’ll be part of something you can be proud of; equipping the Royal Navy with another world class capability

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 14th April 2026. Interviews for this position will take place W/C 20th April.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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