Senior PA/QA Engineer

ALTEN; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN is seeking a Senior PA/QA Engineer to support the design, manufacture, and verification of spaceflight hardware in London. You will ensure high-quality standards across mechanisms and structural parts, participate in technical reviews, assess risks, and collaborate with suppliers through the hardware lifecycle.

Requirements include 5+ years in PA/QA for regulated manufacturing, preferably spaceflight, with strong knowledge of materials, mechanical parts, and space hardware processes, plus

Qualifications

• Space industry experience is required.
• 5+ years of PA/QA for regulated manufacturing, preferably spaceflight.
• Knowledge of materials, mechanical parts, and space hardware processes.
• Experience in testing, verification, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain PA/QA requirements for mechanisms and structural components.
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and technical boards for non-conformances and anomalies.
• Support materials, mechanical parts, and process selection, including verification and contamination control.
• Inspect hardware at various stages (incoming, pre-test, post-test).
• Work with suppliers to ensure requirements are met and resolve non-conformances.
• Maintain quality management systems and supporting documentation.

Skills

Space industry experience

PA/QA for regulated manufacturing

Materials and space hardware

Testing and verification

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent military experience

Job description

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.

Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today.

Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior PA/QA Engineer to support the design, manufacture, and verification of spaceflight hardware. You will ensure high-quality standards are met across mechanisms and structural parts, participate in technical reviews, assess risks, and work with suppliers throughout the hardware lifecycle.

• Location: London
• On Site: 1-2 month
• Clearance: SC
• Experience Level: Senior

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain PA/QA requirements for mechanisms and structural components.
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and technical boards for non-conformances and anomalies.
• Support materials, mechanical parts, and process selection, including verification and contamination control.
• Inspect hardware at various stages (incoming, pre-test, post-test).
• Work with suppliers to ensure requirements are met and resolve non-conformances.
• Maintain quality management systems and supporting documentation.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Mandatory space industry experience.
• 5+ years of experience in PA/QA for regulated manufacturing, preferably spaceflight.
• Knowledge of materials, mechanical parts, and space hardware processes.
• Experience in testing, verification, and reporting.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.

Desirable Skills

• Strong documentation and quality management skills.
• Supplier management experience.
• Knowledge of spacecraft integration and assembly is advantageous.

Additional Information

Why join us?

We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.

At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.

Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.

In short you get:

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle & Tech Scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.

ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.