Senior Spacecraft Product Assurance Engineer

SES Satellites; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SES Satellites is seeking a Senior Product Assurance Engineer for Spacecraft Programmes to provide resident QA engineering support across satellite procurement programs, including participation in design, test and failure reviews. You will be based on the spacecraft manufacturer's premises and provide day-to-day QA support to ensure satellites meet quality standards.

The role requires 5+ years in space systems quality assurance, with 80–100% onsite work, a willingness to travel up to 30%

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in aerospace or systems engineering.
• 5+ years of product assurance satellite engineering experience.
• Understanding of satellite manufacturing quality control and processes.
• Ability to work with manufacturer and program team.
• Experience with spacecraft supplier and AIT environment.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Willingness to obtain security clearance.
• Ability to work independently in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day product assurance engineering support to the satellite program.
• Participate in design reviews, test reviews, and failure reviews.
• Oversee spacecraft design, assembly, integration, and launch readiness.
• Ensure contract requirements are flowed down to subsystems.
• Support anomaly investigations and corrective actions.
• Provide 24/7 on-call support during spacecraft testing.
• Travel up to 30% domestically and internationally.

Skills

Satellite product assurance

Quality control

Design reviews

Test reviews

Anomaly investigations

Technical communication

Education

Master’s/ PhD in Aerospace or Systems Engineering

Job description

SES Satellites is seeking a Senior Product Assurance Engineer for Spacecraft Programmes to provide resident QA engineering support across satellite procurement programs, including participation in design, test and failure reviews. You will be based on the spacecraft manufacturer's premises and provide day-to-day QA support to ensure satellites meet quality standards.

The role requires 5+ years in space systems quality assurance, with 80–100% onsite work, a willingness to travel up to 30%