Senior Product Assurance Engineer

Job Category: Product & Quality Assurance

Requisition Number: SRENG012393

• Posted : September 16, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

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Harwell – DidcotDidcot, OXF OX110GD, GBR

Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space (TSX:MDA) is a trusted missionpartner to the global space industry. A robotics, satellite systems and Geointelligence pioneerwith a 55-year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leaderin communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration andinfrastructure.

The MDA Space team of more than 3,000 space experts in Canada, the US andthe UK has the knowledge and know-how to turn an audacious customer vision into anachievable mission – bringing to bear a one-of-a-kind mix of experience, engineering excellenceand wide-eyed wonder that’s been in our DNA since day one. For those who dream big and pushboundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better, we’ll take you there.Are you ready to launch the next stage of your career in the new space economy? We would loveto hear from you!

We’re on the hunt for a Senior Product Assurance Engineer at ourHarwell/Stevenage/Harwell offices.

MDA Space’s international footprint in the UK creates opportunities to work with some of themost exciting space industrial players in the country. Delivering all three business areacapabilities in Geointelligence, Robotics & Space Operations, and Satellite Systems, our UKteam provides support to our European-based customers while specializing in the development ofadvanced space sensors for exploration missions as well as space-based communicationtechnology. As our presence grows overseas, so does our need for new ambitious team players tohelp us advance our place in the Universe and beyond.

As a Product Assurance Engineer, you will be responsible for the product assurance activities fordesigned and manufactured or procured electronic units and subsystems. You will develop, applyand maintain quality evaluation and control protocols for products in line with customerrequirements. You will be working closely with the hardware and software project teams,suppliers and customers. The role may require national and international travels at a short notice.

Responsibilities

• Manage Product Assurance work packages throughout the project lifecycle and acrossmultiple projects.
• Prepare project-specific Product Assurance Plans and verify compliance throughout theentire supply chain.
• Lead EEE parts, materials and processes assurance activities including review againsttechnical requirements, authoring qualification plans, and generation of relevantdocumentation.
• Lead design, manufacturing, assembly, integration and test reviews, providing criticalinputs as required.
• Chair design reviews and customer/supplier reviews such as EQSR, PDR, SRR, CDR,MRR, TRB, etc.
• Participate in customer and supplier design and development reviews.
• Prepare End Item Data Pack (EIDP) and PA documentation such as QSL, CIL and CIDL.
• Lead non-conformances/critical items/change control processes including NRBs, FRB,and CCBs.
• Review of processes, drawings, procedures, test data, and inspection records tospecifications.
• Support in-house Quality Management System activities and initiatives including internalaudits, lessons learned process, and continuous improvement.
• Act as a focal point for all quality and product assurance activities of customers, suppliersand subcontractors.
• Promote a quality culture and best practices across throughout the organisation.
• Mentor junior QA and PA Engineers
• Assist the Business Development team in preparing proposals.

Suitable candidates will ideally have the following attributes:

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in relevant engineering field.
• 5+ years of experience in the delivery of Product Assurance work packages onESA/NASA and Commercial programs.
• Proven experience in electronic, electromechanical and optical systems design,manufacture, assembly and test.
• Experience in the following disciplines: EEE Parts, Materials and Processes, RadiationHardness Assurance, RAMS.
• Full project lifecycle experience in ESA/NASA missions from mission definition todisposal.
• Experience writing technical documents.
• Proven experience of working with European Space Agency standards particularlyECSS-Q-ST-10, ECSS-Q-ST-60 and ECSS-Q-ST-70 family of standards.
• Experience with quality management systems such as ISO 9001, AS 9100 and theirimplementation.
• Proven experience with root cause analysis and problem solving techniques and tools.

Desirable

• Experience in supplier quality management.
• Experience of working with industry standards such as NASA, IPC, JEDEC, and MILSTD.
• Knowledge in any of the following would be advantageous:
  • Satellite systems and payloads
  • Robotics and optical subsystems
  • Ground support equipment
  • Electronic units (digital communications hardware, PCB, Integrated circuits, etc)
  • Manufacturing processes e.g. soldering, coating, bonding, plating, etc.
  • Harness design and fabrication methods

Core Competencies

• Problem solver and self-starter with great attention to detail
• Customer satisfaction focused
• Adaptability and flexibility in an agile environment
• A team player, willing to get stuck in and collaborate wherever is needed
• Agile, flexible and able to work across a geographically-distributed teams
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including a demonstrated ability tointeract effective with customers, management, and peers.

We’re a dream team of purpose-driven, collaborative and passionate people, and we areconstantly looking for others to join #TeamMDA to ignite new and innovative approaches toproblem-solving that push us forward to improve life on and above Earth. If you’re excited toexpand our place in space and driven to inspire the next generation, we’ll take you there.We have entered a new era of exploration and development, and MDA Space welcomes all whoyearn to suit up and be part of it. An equal opportunity employer prizing diversity, integrity andcollaboration, we are committed to growing MDA Space’s leadership in this next golden age.

Comments/Special Considerations

We are required to conduct a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) screening in whichwe will check your:

• Right to work: To confirm that you are entitled to take up the position as well as check your nationality and immigration status
• Identity: Full ID check
• Criminal records: Basic Disclosure
• Employment history check: Confirmation of past three years of employment (minimum)history/activity
• Reference checks

Benefits statement

MDA Space provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at alllocations. As a team member of MDA, you and your qualified dependents are eligible toparticipate in a benefit plan that ensures a comprehensive level of protection through competitivehealth care including; private healthcare, disability income protection, life insurance, pensionplan; and an employee assistance program. We also have a Hybrid work model in place, for abetter work/life balance.

Equal opportunity statement

MDA Space is an equal opportunity employer prizing diversity and inclusion. We are committedto treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity. If you requireassistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or therecruiting process, please feel free to notify us.Accommodations

MDA Space is proud to provide accommodation(s) during the recruitment process. Should yourequire any accommodations, please indicate this on your application/cover letter and we willwork with you to meet your accessibility needs.

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