Product Assurance Engineer – Space Imaging

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Product Assurance Engineer to ensure high-quality imaging sensors for space missions. This role focuses on customer satisfaction through effective project planning and compliance with quality standards. You will engage in exciting projects supporting major space agencies, ensuring that product assurance requirements are met and exceeded. If you have a background in aerospace and a passion for quality, this opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking space exploration awaits you.

Qualifications

• Experience in Product/Quality Assurance role, preferably in aerospace or defense.
• Background in design and production of electro-mechanical parts.

Responsibilities

• Establish and advise on product assurance and compliance requirements.
• Support design, test, and manufacturing readiness reviews.
• Facilitate customer-mandated reviews and support audits.

Skills

Product Assurance

Quality Assurance

Electro-mechanical Systems

Project Planning

Risk Management

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Product Assurance Engineer – Space Imaging, Chelmsford

Client: CBSbutler

Location: Chelmsford, Essex

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description:

Product Assurance Engineer – Space Imaging

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 required to support the Business Unit, supplying 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 ensure that customer expectations are met or exceeded through effective project planning (bid & execution) and control. In case of escapes, the engineer will ensure root cause investigation and the implementation of corrective and preventive actions.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Establish and advise on product assurance and compliance requirements for new projects, products, and plans
• Support design, test, and manufacturing readiness reviews within the project lifecycle
• Reinforce assembly, verification, validation, and testing phases of projects
• Flow down quality requirements to customers and supply chain
• Facilitate customer-mandated reviews
• Support risk-based internal and external audits
• Administer permits, concessions, and NRBs, co-authorizing and closing them out

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 (experience with assemblies, electronics, and software is advantageous)
• Knowledge of high-reliability parts and materials