Senior Space PA/QA Engineer - SC Cleared

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 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