Spire

Aerospace

ProductAssuranceEngineer

£55–75k ~AI est. Glasgow, United Kingdom
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Product Assurance Engineer at Spire. Skills: Product Assurance, Quality Assurance, Space systems. Support implementation of PA processes. Contribute to definition of PA requirements”

What You'll Achieve.

Mission success

Industry & Context.

Aerospace
Eligibility Requirements

Access to US export-controlled software, Access to US export-controlled technology, Background check

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Experience in space domain, Experience in aerospace domain, Experience in high-reliability engineering domain, Understanding of Product Assurance principles, Understanding of Quality Assurance principles, Familiarity with ECSS standards, Familiarity with NASA standards, Familiarity with DO-254/178, Familiarity with ISO standards, Communication skills, Ability to work collaboratively, Structured approach to documentation, Structured approach to compliance, Ability to manage multiple tasks, Ability to prioritise effectively

Nice to Have

Knowledge of ECSS standards, Willingness to learn ECSS standards, Experience with non-conformity management tools, Experience with quality systems, Exposure to reliability analysis, Exposure to safety analysis, Exposure to dependability analysis, Proactive, Curious, Eager to develop within PA discipline

What You'll Do.

Support implementation of PA processes

Contribute to definition of PA requirements

Contribute to flow-down of PA requirements

Support compliance verification activities

Assist in development of Project PA Plans

Assist in maintenance of Project PA Plans

Ensure PA Plans are followed

Participate in reviews

Participate in audits

Participate in technical meetings

Support management of non-conformities

Ensure non-conformity documentation

Ensure non-conformity visibility

Help prepare Quality documentation

Help review Quality documentation

Help maintain Quality documentation

Support reliability analysis

Support dependability analysis

Support safety analysis

Contribute to supplier quality oversight

Review supplier documentation

Participate in supplier meetings

Assist with hardware qualification

Assist with component selection

Assist with technology validation

Support risk management processes

Contribute to mitigation planning

Help capture lessons learned

Help promote lessons learned

Help capture continuous improvement

Help promote continuous improvement

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Senior PA staff; Engineering teams; Project managers; Spire Program Manager; PMO team; Program Delivery teams; Customer PA representatives; Supplier QA representatives; Partner QA representatives

Communication Scope

Communication skills

Process & Methodology

Project PA Plans

Full Job Description

As a Product Assurance Engineer at Spire, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and safety of our space systems as we expand our fleet and take on new missions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in aerospace, space, or other high‑reliability environments who is looking to deepen their expertise and contribute directly to mission success. You will work closely with senior PA staff, engineering teams, and project managers to support the full lifecycle of Product Assurance activities. What You’ll Do: You will support the implementation of Product Assurance processes across assigned projects or subsystems, including: Contributing to the definition and flow‑down of PA requirements based on customer and project specifications Supporting compliance verification activities and helping document/justify deviations where required Assisting in the development and maintenance of Project PA Plans and ensuring they are followed throughout the project lifecycle Participating in reviews, audits, and technical meetings, providing PA input as needed Supporting the management of non‑conformities internally and with suppliers, ensuring proper documentation and visibility Helping prepare, review, and maintain project Quality documentation Supporting reliability, dependability, and safety analysis activities under guidance from senior PA staff Contributing to supplier quality oversight, including documentation reviews and participation in supplier meetings Assisting with hardware qualification, component selection, and technology validation activities Supporting risk management processes and contributing to mitigation planning Helping capture and promote lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives across projects Main Interfaces: Spire Program Manager and PMO team Spire Program Delivery and Engineering teams Customer PA representatives (with support from senior PA staff) Supplier and partner QA representatives Key Skills: Expe

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