Quality Development & Systems Assurance Specialist (Edgewing)

Salary: £54,808+ DOE

The Development and Systems Quality Assurance Specialist is a key member of the Quality team, responsible for ensuring that the Edgewing Engineering organisation maintains compliance with all contractual, regulatory, and industry requirements, including EN9100, AQAP, Defence Standards, and IEEE 15288.

This role offers a unique opportunity to help establish and shape the Quality Assurance function from the ground up. As a pivotal contributor, you will play a central role in defining quality processes, embedding best practices, and influencing ways of working across the organisation. Working closely with the Engineering Governance team, you will support the development, implementation, and continual improvement of an effective and efficient Engineering Management System, ensuring robust governance and the highest standards of engineering quality and compliance.

• Support the deployment and continual improvement of an effective Quality Assurance function across Edgewing HQ and global sites, ensuring ongoing Engineering compliance with EN9100, AQAPs, Defence Standards, and all applicable contractual and regulatory requirements, including the successful delivery of Stage of Involvement (SOI) activities in accordance with ARP4754, DO-178C, and DO-254.
• Promote a culture of quality across the Engineering organisation by providing expert guidance, coaching, and timely assurance advice, enabling teams to understand and fulfil their contractual, regulatory, and quality obligations throughout the engineering lifecycle through proactive engagement and strong stakeholder collaboration
• Support robust root-cause analysis and timely containment, corrective action, and closure of all identified non-conformances
• Support the timely investigation and resolution of Engineering-related quality concerns and complaints

Job Title: Quality Development & Systems Assurance Specialist (Edgewing)

Location: Green Park, Reading. The role will be contracted to BAE Systems and on commencement will immediately be assigned to the Edgewing joint venture. A financial support package is available for the duration of the assignment, dependent on certain criteria being met. There is also a Hybrid Working Policy in place at Edgewing. Please speak to your recruiter for further information.

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.

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: 18th November 2026

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.