Senior Product Assurance Engineer

Job Category: Product & Quality Assurance

Requisition Number: SRENG
012393

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

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Harwell - Didcot
Didcot, OXF OX110GD
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Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space (TSX:MDA) is a trusted mission
partner to the global space industry. A robotics, satellite systems and Geointelligence pioneer
with a 55-year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure.

We are constantly looking for others to join #TeamMDA to ignite new and innovative approaches to problem-solving that push us forward to improve life on and above Earth. If you’re excited to expand 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 who yearn to suit up and be part of it.

An equal opportunity employer prizing diversity, integrity and collaboration, we are committed to growing MDA Space’s leadership in this next golden age.

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

MDA Space’s international footprint in the UK creates opportunities to work with some of the most exciting space industrial players in the country. Delivering all three business area capabilities in Geointelligence, Robotics & Space Operations, and Satellite Systems, our UK team provides support to our European-based customers while specializing in the development of advanced space sensors for exploration missions as well as space-based communication technology.

As our presence grows overseas, so does our need for new ambitious team players to help us advance our place in the Universe and beyond.

As a Product Assurance Engineer, you will be responsible for the product assurance activities for designed and manufactured or procured electronic units and subsystems. You will develop, apply and maintain quality evaluation and control protocols for products in line with customer requirements. 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.

• Manage Product Assurance work packages throughout the project lifecycle and across multiple projects.
• Prepare project-specific Product Assurance Plans and verify compliance throughout the entire supply chain.
• Lead EEE parts, materials and processes assurance activities including review against technical requirements, authoring qualification plans, and generation of relevant documentation.
• Lead design, manufacturing, assembly, integration and test reviews, providing critical inputs 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 to specifications.
• Support in-house Quality Management System activities and initiatives including internal audits, lessons learned process, and continuous improvement.
• Act as a focal point for all quality and product assurance activities of customers, suppliers and 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…