Senior Product Assurance Engineer

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.

The MDA Space team of more than 3,000 space experts in Canada, the US and

the UK has the knowledge and know-how to turn an audacious customer vision into an

achievable mission – bringing to bear a one-of-a-kind mix of experience, engineering excellence

and wide-eyed wonder that’s been in our DNA since day one. For those who dream big and push

boundaries 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 love

to hear from you!

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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 on

ESA/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, Radiation

Hardness Assurance, RAMS.

• Full project lifecycle experience in ESA/NASA missions from mission definition to

disposal.

• Experience writing technical documents.
• Proven experience of working with European Space Agency standards particularly

ECSS-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 their

implementation.

• 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 MIL

STD.

• 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 to

interact effectively with customers, management, and peers.

We’re a dream team of purpose-driven, collaborative and passionate people, and 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.

Comments/Special Considerations

We are required to conduct a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) screening in which

We 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 all

locations. As a team member of MDA, you and your qualified dependents are eligible to

participate in a benefit plan that ensures a comprehensive level of protection through competitive

health care including; private healthcare, disability income protection, life insurance, pension

plan; and an employee assistance program. We also have a Hybrid work model in place, for a

better work/life balance.

Equal Opportunity Statement

MDA Space is an equal opportunity employer prizing diversity and inclusion. We are committed

to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity. If you require

assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the

recruiting process, please feel free to notify us.

Accommodations

MDA Space is proud to provide accommodation(s) during the recruitment process. Should you

require any accommodations, please indicate this on your application/cover letter and we will

work with you to meet your accessibility needs.