Product Assurance Engineer

Spire Global, Inc.; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Spire Global, Inc. is searching for a Product Assurance Engineer to ensure the quality and reliability of their space systems. This role involves supporting Product Assurance processes, collaborating with engineering teams, and managing quality documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

The position requires experience in aerospace or high-reliability environments, strong communication skills, and a detail-oriented mindset. The role operates under a hybrid model with office attendance required at least three days a week.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-reliability engineering environments.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Understanding of ECSS, NASA, DO-254/178, ISO standards.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of Product Assurance processes.
• Assist in development and maintenance of Project PA Plans.
• Contribute to supplier quality oversight and documentation reviews.
• Support risk management processes and mitigation planning.

Skills

Experience in the space, aerospace, or high-reliability engineering domain

Understanding of Product Assurance or Quality Assurance principles

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented mindset

Job description

As a Product Assurance Engineer at Spire, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and safety of our space systems as we expand our fleet and take on new missions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in aerospace, space, or other high‑reliability environments who is looking to deepen their expertise and contribute directly to mission success. You will work closely with senior PA staff, engineering teams, and project managers to support the full lifecycle of Product Assurance activities.

What You’ll Do

• You will support the implementation of Product Assurance processes across assigned projects or subsystems, including:
• Contributing to the definition and flow‑down of PA requirements based on customer and project specifications
• Supporting compliance verification activities and helping document/justify deviations where required
• Assisting in the development and maintenance of Project PA Plans and ensuring they are followed throughout the project lifecycle
• Participating in reviews, audits, and technical meetings, providing PA input as needed
• Supporting the management of non‑conformities internally and with suppliers, ensuring proper documentation and visibility
• Helping prepare, review, and maintain project Quality documentation
• Supporting reliability, dependability, and safety analysis activities under guidance from senior PA staff
• Contributing to supplier quality oversight, including documentation reviews and participation in supplier meetings
• Assisting with hardware qualification, component selection, and technology validation activities
• Supporting risk management processes and contributing to mitigation planning
• Helping capture and promote lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives across projects

Main Interfaces

• Spire Program Manager and PMO team
• Spire Program Delivery and Engineering teams
• Customer PA representatives (with support from senior PA staff)
• Supplier and partner QA representatives

Key Skills

• Experience in the space, aerospace, or other high‑reliability engineering domain
• Understanding of Product Assurance or Quality Assurance principles
• Familiarity with standards used in high‑reliability environments (e.g., ECSS, NASA, DO‑254/178, ISO)
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams
• Detail‑oriented mindset with a structured approach to documentation and compliance
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of ECSS standards (or willingness to learn)
• Experience with non‑conformity management tools or quality systems
• Exposure to reliability, safety, or dependability analysis
• Proactive, curious, and eager to develop within the Product Assurance discipline

Spire operates a hybrid work model, and this position will require you to work a minimum of three days per week in the office. Access to US export‑controlled software and/or technology may be required for this role. If needed, Spire will arrange the necessary licenses—this is not something candidates need to have before applying.

We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.