Electronics Engineer (Product Assurance) – Space Imaging

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in space imaging is seeking an Electronics Engineer (Product Assurance) with expertise in product and quality assurance. The role involves supporting high-quality image sensor production for clients like NASA and ESA, ensuring compliance and managing project execution. Candidates should have experience in aerospace or related fields and strong knowledge of electro-mechanical systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Product/Quality Assurance role, preferably within space, aerospace or defense industries.
• Knowledge of high-reliability parts and materials.

Responsibilities

• Establishing and advising on product assurance and compliance requirements for new projects.
• Supporting design, test, and manufacturing readiness reviews.
• Facilitating customer mandated reviews.

Skills

Product/Quality Assurance

Electro-mechanical design

High-reliability parts knowledge

Job description

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CBSbutler

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basildon, United Kingdom

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

• 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 Electronics Engineer (Product Assurance) – Space Imaging role involves supporting the Business Unit by supplying high-quality custom image sensors, Front End electronics, and Optical Systems to external customers such as NASA & ESA prime contractors.

The Product Assurance Engineer is customer-focused and ensures that customer expectations are met or exceeded through effective project planning (bid & execution) and control. In case of escapes, they ensure appropriate root cause investigation and that corrective and preventive actions are planned, tested, and implemented.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Establishing and advising on product assurance and compliance requirements for new projects, products, and plans
• Supporting design, test, and manufacturing readiness reviews within the project lifecycle
• Reinforcing assembly, verification, validation, and test phases of projects
• Flowing down quality requirements to the customer and supply chain
• Facilitating customer mandated reviews
• Supporting risk-based internal and external audits
• Administering permits, concessions, and NRBs as co-authorized and closed out.

Skills & Experience:

• Experience in a Product/Quality Assurance role, preferably within space, aerospace, or defense industries
• Background in design and production for electro-mechanical parts and systems, with assemblies, electronics, and software experience as an advantage
• Knowledge of high-reliability parts and materials