We are Ultra Precision Control Systems

Ultra PCS is a leading developer of mission and safety critical equipment in the defence and aerospace industry. Our team of experts are at the heart of our success, which is why we are dedicated to fostering a safe working environment and a positive culture where every staff member feels valued and respected.

We solve our customers' problems, providing engineering solutions to safety and mission critical challenges in the air and on the ground. Our solutions can be found in the latest military aircraft and vehicles, in civil aircraft, and in unmanned vehicles.

We help to ensure our customers get to where they need to be safely, achieve their objectives and keep on going back.

Flexible Working

Wherever possible, we will consider a variety of working options to suit your lifestyle, whether that be hybrid home/office working, flexible working and part or full time employment. It's the 'innovating' and 'empowering' values that we ASPIRE to be. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people.

Job Description

Eaton MSD Cheltenham are looking for a Contract DO-178C Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Engineer who will be responsible for providing independent process assurance to ensure that aerospace software development complies with the rigorous DO-178C standards. This role is critical to ensure the delivery of our safety critical real time aerospace systems.

The SQA role will be responsible for the following business functions:

• Process Compliance & Audits: Auditing software life cycle processes (planning, development, verification, configuration management) to ensure adherence to approved plans (PSAC, SDP, SVP, SCMP, SQAP).
• Independent Assurance: Providing independent sign-off of lifecycle compliance evidence, often required for DAL A and B software.
• Traceability Maintenance: Ensuring the Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) is maintained, linking high-level requirements to low-level requirements, code, tests, and results.
• Documentation Review: Reviewing software requirements, design, code, and test artifacts to ensure compliance with DO-178C objectives.
• Supplier Quality Assurance: Evaluating and auditing subcontractors to ensure their processes comply with project DO-178C requirements.
• Problem Reporting: Overseeing the management of Open Problem Reports (OPRs) and ensuring changes to the software are tracked and tested.
• SOI Audits: Participating in and supporting Stages of Involvement (SOI) audits with regulatory authorities.

Nationality Requirements

Candidates must be able to work in the UK without restrictions in accordance with UK National Law and be prepared to successfully undertake an appropriate level of UK National Security Vetting according to UK Government National Security Vetting criteria.

Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra PCS is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.

We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.