Spire
Aerospace
ProductAssuranceEngineer
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“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.
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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