QA/Product Assurance Consultant (Space)

microTECH Global LTD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services provider in Greater London is seeking a skilled Product and Quality Assurance professional. You will work on QA activities across all phases of space missions, supporting the development and maintenance of quality management systems. Required is extensive experience in the space sector, knowledge of ISO standards, and expertise in documentation and quality risk management. This role involves close collaboration with technical teams and active promotion of a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Extensive product/quality assurance experience in the space sector.
• Proven leadership in managing quality standards, process improvements, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong knowledge of international quality standards.
• Direct involvement in design, manufacture, and qualification of spaceflight hardware.
• Expertise in maintaining Quality Management Systems.
• Ability to interpret and apply standards.
• Experience in writing technical documentation.
• Experience in supplier management.
• Experience in leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of Quality Management System, ensuring compliance.
• Provide hands-on PA/QA support across all programs.
• Assist in defining internal quality standards for mission development.
• Collaborate with teams to implement QA processes and resolve issues.
• Monitor compliance with industry standards and contribute to certification.
• Participate in audits and inspections to identify areas for improvement.
• Contribute to quality risk management activities.
• Promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
• Support documentation and reporting of quality metrics.
• Represent PA/QA in project meetings and customer interactions.

Skills

Leadership in quality standards management

Understanding of ISO9001 and EN9100

Product and quality assurance experience

Experience in supplier management

Technical documentation writing

Job description

You will be actively involved in Product and Quality Assurance (PA/QA) activities across all phases of our programs—from design collaboration and risk assessment to investigative reviews during AIV (Assembly, Integration, and Verification). You’ll contribute to process improvements, support certification efforts, and help embed a culture of quality and continuous improvement. This is a hands-on role suited for someone who enjoys working closely with technical teams and diving into the details of complex space missions.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and maintenance of Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring it meets project and regulatory requirements.
• Provide hands-on PA/QA support across company programs, from early planning stages through to launch and operations.
• Assist in defining and applying the “standards” — our internal requirements guiding mission development and delivery — ensuring alignment with customer expectations.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to implement effective quality assurance processes and resolve quality-related issues.
• Monitor compliance with relevant industry standards (e.g., ISO9001, EN9100) and contribute to certification activities.
• Participate in internal audits, reviews, and inspections to ensure adherence to quality procedures and identify areas for improvement.
• Contribute to risk management activities by identifying potential quality risks and supporting mitigation strategies.
• Promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement through active participation in cross-functional initiatives and feedback loops.
• Support documentation, reporting, and communication of quality metrics and findings to relevant stakeholders.
• Represent the PA/QA function in project meetings and customer interactions, ensuring quality requirements are clearly understood and met.

Must Have

• Extensive product/quality assurance experience in the space sector.
• Proven leadership in managing quality standards, process improvements, and regulatory compliance for space missions.
• Strong knowledge of international standards (e.g., ISO9001, EN9100).
• Direct involvement in design, manufacture, and qualification of spaceflight hardware.
• Expertise in maintaining Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Ability to interpret and apply standards (e.g., ECSS).
• Experience in writing technical documentation.
• Experience in supplier management and company-wide risk management.
• Experience in leading teams.

Nice to Have

Familiarity with specialized areas such as:

• Radiation
• EEE Parts (Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical)