Space QA Engineer: Elevate Satellite & Robotics Quality

IO; Harwell; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

IO, a leader in space technology, is seeking a Space Industry Quality Assurance Engineer to ensure product quality, safety and reliability from design through deployment.

You will lead QA programmes, audits, and continuous improvement while collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional teams to embed a quality-first culture. Aerospace experience and ECSS-related knowledge are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or closely related field.
• 3–5 years of quality assurance experience in aerospace, electronics, automotive, or related sectors.
• Experience in supporting product design, manufacturing, testing, and delivery.
• Proven experience applying quality tools for failure investigation and resolution.
• Familiarity with quality management systems, supplier QA, audit procedures, and continuous improvement.
• Strong communication skills capable of driving collaboration across diverse teams.
• Analytical mindset with keen attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing comprehensive QA programmes and processes across design to deployment.
• Conducting rigorous quality control checks and verifying lifecycle compliance.
• Managing QMS activities aligned with ISO 9001, including procedures and documentation.
• Leading internal audits, identifying improvement areas, implementing changes.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to embed quality-first approaches.
• Managing nonconformances and anomalies with root-cause analysis and resolutions.
• Establishing performance metrics and KPIs to drive continuous quality improvement.

Skills

QA leadership

Root cause analysis

Audit management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

ECSS standards

NASA standards

IPC/JEDEC quality standards

Quality management systems (QMS)

Audit procedures

Job description

IO, a leader in space technology, is seeking a Space Industry Quality Assurance Engineer to ensure product quality, safety and reliability from design through deployment.

You will lead QA programmes, audits, and continuous improvement while collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional teams to embed a quality-first culture. Aerospace experience and ECSS-related knowledge are highly valued.