Product Assurance Engineer

Aversan; Cambridge; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-service engineering firm located in Canada is seeking a qualified Product Assurance Engineer. The successful candidate will develop high-performance software for nanosatellite systems, implement and maintain assurance plans, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates will have a technical degree, experience with space missions, and proficiency in C++ and Python. This position offers a hybrid or remote working arrangement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in space product assurance, particularly on small satellite missions.
• Proven track record in CI/CD pipeline development and maintenance.
• Experience with hazard analysis, FMEA, CIL, and risk management processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Product Assurance Implementation Plan (PAIP).
• Ensure QA system compliance with ISO and CSA requirements.
• Monitor and ensure flow down of PA/QA requirements to lower-tier suppliers.

Skills

C++

Python

Embedded Linux

ARM-based processors

CI/CD pipeline development

LiDAR

Optical Data Processing

Hazard analysis

Risk management processes

ISA/NASA safety and mission assurance standards

Education

Technical degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Nix

CMake

Yocto

Job description

Product Assurance Engineer

Aversan Inc. (www.aversan.com) is a trusted multi-service engineering and electronics manufacturing company. Aversan delivers leading-edge and reliable safety-critical electronics and software systems to the aerospace, defence, and space industries.

We are currently seeking a qualified Product Assurance Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be highly technical and strategic, requiring an experienced engineer to develop high-performance software for nanosatellite systems and optical data processing pipelines.

Location: Cambridge, ON

Job Type: Full Time

Working Arrangement: Hybrid or Remote

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Product Assurance Implementation Plan (PAIP) and Software PAIP (SPAIP), in accordance with CSA requirements.
• Maintain and enforce a QA system compliant with ISO and CSA requirements to support hardware and software lifecycle.
• Serve as the designated independent Product Assurance authority.
• Maintain independence from the design and development teams, with full authority to approve or reject processes and products affecting mission assurance.
• Support CSA audits, reviews, and milestone gates.
• Identify and analyze safety risks, prepare Hazard Reports, and ensure compliance with FMEA and Critical Item List (CIL) requirements.
• Monitor mitigation strategies, perform residual risk assessments, and present findings at design reviews.
• Monitor and ensure flow down of PA/QA requirements to lower-tier suppliers.
• Review subcontractor PA plans and reports, and support source inspections as needed.
• Maintain traceability of all product assurance tasks and records through the PAIP and associated configuration systems.
• Support development of the Acceptance Data Package, Problem Reporting System, and GIDEP alerts processing.
• Participate in verification planning, test readiness reviews (TRR), and audits.

Basic Qualifications

• Technical degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field, or comparable qualification.
• 3+ years in space product assurance, particularly on small satellite missions.
• Strong proficiency in C++ and Python.
• Hands‑on experience with embedded Linux and ARM‑based processors.
• Proven track record in CI/CD pipeline development and maintenance.
• Experience with Nix, CMake, and Yocto build systems.
• Experience with LiDAR or Optical Data Processing is preferred
• Experience with aerospace or space systems development is preferred
• Experience with hazard analysis, FMEA, Cil, and risk management processes.
• Strong knowledge of CSA/NASA safety and mission assurance standards (e.g., SSP 50062, CSA‑SMA‑RD‑0008)

Please note: Interested applicants must apply directly to this link to be considered for this position.

The name of the file for the resume should be the applicant’s full name and the position title you are applying for. The resume format should be PDF.