Payload Product Assurance Engineer

Filtronic Plc; Elton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37.5 hour week

25 days holiday

Company pension

Life Assurance

Income protection

SAYE share scheme

EV scheme

Cycle to Work

Volunteering day

Learning and development

Career progression

Competitive salary

Job summary

Filtronic plc is seeking a Payload Product Assurance Engineer to embed robust quality across payload programmes from concept to customer delivery. You will lead QA activities, ensure ECSS/ESA/NASA compliance, and work with engineering, manufacturing and test teams to uphold quality throughout the lifecycle.

You'll assess space-grade components, review documentation, drive RCAs, and participate in design and gate reviews while maintaining traceability and configuration control.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Manufacturing, Physics, Quality or related discipline.
• Experience in Product Assurance, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Quality or Reliability Engineering.
• Experience with space/electronic products in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Leading product assurance activities across payload and space hardware programmes.
• Ensuring compliance with ECSS, ESA and NASA requirements.
• Collaborating with engineering, manufacturing and test teams to embed quality.
• Supporting selection and qualification of space-grade components/materials.
• Reviewing quality plans, manufacturing docs, NCRs and release documents.
• Leading root cause investigations and NRBs.
• Participating in design, manufacturing readiness and programme reviews.
• Monitoring quality metrics and continuous improvement activities.
• Maintaining configuration control and traceability.
• Supporting supplier quality and material/process compliance.

Skills

Quality management

Non-conformance

Root cause analysis

Regulatory standards

Education

Engineering degree

Physics degree

Quality discipline

Tools

PCB manufacturing

Aerospace soldering

FMEA

Job description

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. The successful candidate will also need to satisfy UK Security Clearance requirements.

Filtronic is growing rapidly. With record revenues, major Space and Defence programme wins, and cutting‑edge RF and microwave technology at the heart of next‑generation satellite communications, there's never been a better time to join us.

What you'll be doing

As our Payload Product Assurance Engineer, you'll be responsible for ensuring robust product assurance activities are embedded across payload programmes from concept through to customer delivery. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading product assurance activities across payload and space hardware programmes.
• Ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory and industry standards, including ECSS, ESA and NASA requirements.
• Working closely with engineering, manufacturing and test teams to embed quality throughout the product lifecycle.
• Supporting the selection and qualification of space‑grade electronic components and materials.
• Reviewing and approving quality plans, manufacturing documentation, non‑conformance reports and release documentation.
• Leading root cause investigations, corrective actions and Non‑Conformance Review Boards (NRBs).
• Participating in design reviews, manufacturing readiness reviews, customer reviews and programme gate reviews.
• Monitoring quality metrics, process capability and continuous improvement activities.
• Maintaining robust configuration control, traceability and documentation.
• Supporting supplier quality and material/process compliance activities.

What we're looking for

You'll be an experienced engineer or quality professional who enjoys working within highly regulated, technically demanding environments. We're particularly interested in candidates with a degree (or equivalent experience) in Engineering, Manufacturing, Physics, Quality or a related discipline, experience in Product Assurance, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Quality or Reliability Engineering, and experience working with complex electronic, RF, aerospace, defence or space products.

• A strong understanding of quality management systems, non‑conformance management and root cause analysis.
• Knowledge of space‑grade electronic components, PCB manufacturing and aerospace soldering standards.
• Familiarity with ECSS, ESA or NASA quality standards.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience supporting satellite, payload or wider space programmes.
• Knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Experience with configuration management, FMEA, risk management, qualification or acceptance testing.
• Experience supporting supplier or customer audits.

Benefits

• 37.5 hour working week
• 25 days' holiday plus public holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days
• Contributory pension scheme with up to 8% company contribution
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection Insurance
• Save As You Earn (SAYE) share scheme
• Electric Vehicle (EV) scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Volunteering day
• Learning and development opportunities
• A collaborative engineering culture where your ideas matter.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• A supportive environment where innovation, quality and continuous improvement are valued every day.

Filtronic plc is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or disability status.

If you require any adjustments or accommodations to support you during the interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to assist.