Product Assurance Engineer - Space Imaging
Job type: Perm
Business Sector: Quality Engineering
Job ref: BBBH151650
Post Date: April 29, 2025
Location: Chelmsford, Essex (4 days p/w on site)
We have been trusted to design and deliver CCD and CMOS imaging sensors and sub-systems for over 150 space missions by the world's largest space agencies, including NASA, ESA, JAXA, CSA, and recently for the Russian-led World Space Observatory. We offer space imaging supply chain management, including space-qualified imaging sensors, arrays, and sub-systems for space science, earth observation, and astronomy; helping solve the mysteries of the Universe and understanding climate change on Earth.
The Product Assurance Engineer is responsible for supporting the Business Unit by ensuring the delivery of high-quality custom image sensors, Front End electronics, and Optical Systems to external customers such as NASA & ESA prime contractors.
The role is customer-focused, aiming to meet or exceed customer expectations through effective project planning (bid & execution) and control. In case of escapes, the engineer ensures root cause investigation and the implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
Responsibilities include:
- Establishing and advising on product assurance and compliance requirements for new projects, products, and plans
- Supporting design, test, and manufacturing readiness reviews throughout the project lifecycle
- Reinforcing assembly, verification, validation, and testing phases
- Flowing down quality requirements to customers and supply chain
- Facilitating customer-mandated reviews
- Supporting risk-based internal and external audits
- Managing permits, concessions, and Non-Compliance Reports (NRBs)
Skills & Experience:
- Experience in a Product/Quality Assurance role, preferably within space, aerospace, or defense industries
- Background in design and production of electro-mechanical parts and systems, with experience in assemblies, electronics, and software as an advantage
- Knowledge of high-reliability parts and materials