Senior Space PA Engineer — Lead for ESA Projects

Practicus; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Private healthcare

Pension plan

Life insurance

Disability protection

Job summary

Practicus is seeking a Senior PA Engineer to lead Product Assurance for cutting-edge space missions. You will own PA activities for electronic units and subsystems and act as the interface for ESA projects and international collaborations, ensuring adherence to ECSS standards and industry best practices.

We are looking for a proactive professional with 5+ years of PA delivery experience, strong systems knowledge, and the ability to mentor junior engineers while collaborating with distributed

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Product Assurance delivery for ESA, NASA, or Commercial space programs.
• Deep expertise in ECSS standards (Q-ST-10, 60, and 70 families).
• Experience with electronic, electromechanical, and optical systems.
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a relevant engineering field.
• Ability to pass BPSS screening.
• Knowledge of satellite payloads, robotics, or ground support equipment.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes like soldering, coating, and bonding.

Responsibilities

• Lead PA Work Packages: Manage the full project lifecycle, from initial definition to final disposal.
• Standards & Compliance: Author project-specific PA Plans and lead assurance for EEE parts, materials, and processes.
• Critical Reviews: Chair and provide expert input for design and manufacturing reviews (PDR, CDR, TRB, MRR).
• Problem Solving: Lead non-conformance processes (NRBs, FRBs) and drive root cause analysis.
• Mentorship: Grow the team by mentoring junior QA and PA engineers.
• Collaboration: Work across geographically distributed teams to promote a quality-first culture.

Skills

Product Assurance

ECSS Standards

Systems Engineering

Mentoring

Stakeholder Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Practicus is seeking a Senior PA Engineer to lead Product Assurance for cutting-edge space missions. You will own PA activities for electronic units and subsystems and act as the interface for ESA projects and international collaborations, ensuring adherence to ECSS standards and industry best practices.

We are looking for a proactive professional with 5+ years of PA delivery experience, strong systems knowledge, and the ability to mentor junior engineers while collaborating with distributed