Senior Product Assurance Engineer

Senior Product Assurance Engineer

Salary: £60,000 - £70,000

Location: Stevenage or Harwell

Are you ready to launch the next stage of your career with a global leader in space exploration?

Our client is a leading Space Tech company, combining high-level engineering expertise with a practical approach to complex space missions.

Following a period of continued growth, we are seeking a Senior Product Assurance (PA) Engineer to join a high-calibre team of experts. This is a pivotal role where you will act as a key interface for high-profile ESA projects and exciting international collaborations.

The Mission

As a Senior PA Engineer, you will take ownership of product assurance activities for cutting-edge electronic units and subsystems. You will be the focal point for quality, ensuring that every component. Whether designed in-house or procured, meets the rigorous standards required for life in the stars.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead PA Work Packages: Manage the full project lifecycle, from initial definition to final disposal.
• Standards & Compliance: Author project-specific PA Plans and lead assurance for EEE parts, materials, and processes.
• Critical Reviews: Chair and provide expert input for design and manufacturing reviews (including PDR, CDR, TRB, and MRR).
• Problem Solving: Lead non-conformance processes (NRBs, FRBs) and drive root cause analysis.
• Mentorship: Play a key role in growing the team by mentoring junior QA and PA engineers.
• Collaboration: Work across geographically distributed teams to promote a "quality-first" culture.

Your Profile

We are looking for a self-starter who thrives in an agile environment and possesses a "get stuck in" attitude.

Essential Requirements:

• Experience: 5+ years in Product Assurance delivery for ESA, NASA, or Commercial space programs.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep expertise in ECSS standards (specifically the Q-ST-10, 60, and 70 families).
• Systems Expertise: Proven experience with electronic, electromechanical, and optical systems.
• Education: A Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a relevant engineering field.
• Security: Ability to pass BPSS screening.

Desirable Skills:

• Knowledge of satellite payloads, robotics, or ground support equipment.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes like soldering, coating, and bonding.

Why Join This Team?

This isn't just a job; it’s a chance to be part of the "next golden age" of space exploration. You will be joining a "dream team" of purpose-driven, collaborative professionals who prize diversity and integrity.

The Perks:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive compensation, private healthcare, pension plan, life insurance, and disability protection.
• Location: While Stevenage is preferred, the team is flexible and values the right person over a specific office base.

If you’re driven to inspire the next generation and expand our place in the universe, we want to hear from you.