Contractor - Product Assurance Manager

Astroscale UK & Europe are seeking a highly motivated contractor to join the PA team of a growing global company focussed on space sustainability through innovative methods of spacecraft servicing and debris removal. As part of the PA team you will lead assurance aspects of the spacecraft, from suppliers and subsystems to spacecraft integration and ground segment assurance.

Responsibilities

• Lead Product and Quality Assurance activities within project teams
• Provide Product and Quality Assurance related support to multiple Astroscale projects
• Liaise with Customers’ PA and QA representatives as required
• Support Supplier and Subcontractor related PA and QA activities, including assessment of supplier approaches, policies and processes, lead audits, and support ongoing supplier management activities in areas of PA and QA
• Review materials, parts and processes against PA and technical requirements
• Generate Product Assurance documentation for projects, and implement assurance plans as required in cooperation with the Project Managers and Project Teams
• Witness manufacturing and testing activities and provide input as required, including at 3rd party facilities.
• Check and maintain quality control data and records collected during PA/QA management activities.
• Support the development of the Astroscale QMS
• Support the Business Development team in preparing assurance aspects of proposals.
  

Essential Skills

• 5 years of experience in Product Assurance and /or Quality Assurance, preferably in Space or Aerospace Sectors.
• Ability to lead functional groups with respect to associated assurance requirements
• Management and technical skills of high quality and reliability system products.
• A pragmatic and logical approach to problem solving
• Effective at working within a team as well as independently
• Organizational and schedule management skills.
• Flexibility to adapt with changes in plans and schedules
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent technical English written/verbal communication and presentation skills

Desirable skills

• QMS Internal Auditor or experience as a third-party reviewer.
• Experience with Ground segment product assurance
• Experience with Software Product assurance
  

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a highly talented international team working on cutting edge technology
• Flexible working around core hours
• Hybrid working available (depending on individual role requirements)
• New state of the art office and cleanroom facility
• Regular social events.

Location

Astroscale UK (Harwell), with potential for some travel to Astroscale Japan (Tokyo)

About Astroscale

We aim to deliver cutting edge technologies that will become part of routine commercial space operations by 2030.

Astroscale is the first private company with a vision to secure the safe and sustainable development of space for the benefit of future generations, and the only company dedicated to in-orbit servicing across all orbits.

Founded in 2013, we are developing innovative and scalable solutions across the spectrum of in-orbit servicing missions, including End of Life services, Active Debris Removal, In-situ Space Situational Awareness and Life Extension Services, to create sustainable space systems and mitigate against the hazardous build-up of debris in space.

Astroscale is an Equal Opportunities employer and embraces a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Note to recruitment agencies: Astroscale operates a preferred Supplier List, and we do not accept unsolicited agency approaches. Please do not forward candidate CVs or details in response to this advert, or to any Astroscale employee.