Product Assurance Engineer - Space Imaging

CBSbutler Ltd.; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative company as a Product Assurance Engineer in Space Imaging, where you will ensure the delivery of high-quality custom imaging sensors for prestigious clients like NASA and ESA. This role focuses on maintaining high standards through effective project planning and compliance, contributing to groundbreaking space missions. You'll be part of a team that supports critical projects, ensuring that products meet rigorous quality requirements. If you're passionate about aerospace and quality assurance, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in the field of space technology.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Establishing product assurance and compliance requirements for new projects.
• Supporting design, test, and manufacturing readiness reviews.
• Facilitating customer-mandated reviews and managing Non-Compliance Reports.

Skills

Product Assurance

Quality Assurance

Project Planning

Root Cause Analysis

Electro-mechanical Systems

Job description

Product Assurance Engineer - Space Imaging

Job type: Perm

Business Sector: Quality Engineering

Job ref: BBBH151650

Post Date: April 29, 2025

Location: 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 Product Assurance Engineer is responsible for supporting the Business Unit by ensuring the delivery of 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 meet or exceed customer expectations through effective project planning (bid & execution) and control. In case of escapes, the engineer ensures root cause investigation and the implementation of corrective and preventive actions.

Responsibilities include:

• Establishing and advising on product assurance and compliance requirements for new projects, products, and plans
• Supporting design, test, and manufacturing readiness reviews throughout the project lifecycle
• Reinforcing assembly, verification, validation, and testing phases
• Flowing down quality requirements to customers and supply chain
• Facilitating customer-mandated reviews
• Supporting risk-based internal and external audits
• Managing permits, concessions, and Non-Compliance Reports (NRBs)

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, with experience in assemblies, electronics, and software as an advantage
• Knowledge of high-reliability parts and materials