Software Assurance Engineer – Satellites

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve a robust Software Product Assurance (PA) programme, reporting directly to the Product Assurance Manager
• Take end-to-end ownership of Software Product Assurance across both flight and ground software for our satellite constellation
• Ensure rigorous application of software configuration management and release processes, maintaining strong version control, traceability, and engineering discipline
• Enforce compliance with safety-critical and mission-critical software standards, with a strong focus on risk reduction and failure prevention
• Define and oversee software testing, verification, and validation strategies across all development and delivery phases
• Investigate, manage, and resolve software anomalies throughout development, testing, integration, and operational phases
• Support Spacecraft Assembly, Integration and Testing (AIT) activities, ensuring software readiness and compliance at every stage
• Coordinate and lead software deliveries from suppliers, ensuring alignment with internal standards, schedules, and quality expectations
• Participate in subcontractor reviews and key technical meetings, working closely with procurement engineers and Product Assurance stakeholders
• Balance the demands of rapid development cycles with the need to maintain strong Product Assurance and software quality standards in a fast-paced space environment

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related scientific discipline
• Proven experience in Flight Software Product Assurance within the space industry
• Strong understanding of software testing, verification, and validation in safety-critical environments
• Experience with embedded flight software for satellites, spacecraft platforms, or payload systems (experience with FDIR highly desirable)
• Strong proficiency in software configuration management tools and processes
• Familiarity with ECSS standards, particularly ECSS-Q-ST-80C (Software Product Assurance) and ECSS-E-ST-40C (Software Engineering)
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, with experience in risk management and anomaly investigation
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines, with a proactive approach to risk identification and escalation
• Strong team mindset, with a desire to help build and shape a growing organisation
• Comfortable working independently, taking ownership and delivering in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills