Product / Quality Assurance Analyst - Space

Product/Quality Assurance Analyst - Be Part of Building the Future of Space Exploration at Lockheed Martin.

Do you have a passion for quality and a keen eye for detail? Are you excited by the prospect of working on cutting-edge Space programmes?

We are seeking a talented Product Quality Assurance Analyst to join our growing team in the UK. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in ensuring the success of our Space programmes, from design and manufacture to launch.

What you will do:

• Oversee all aspects of product assurance for satellite design, manufacturing, and launch.


• Develop and implement product assurance plans and procedures in line with customer requirements and industry standards (e.g. AS9100, ISO 9001).


• Manage and participate in quality assurance activities, including reviews, inspections, and data package management.


• Define and document quality assurance strategies for programs, ensuring compliance with space standards (e.g. ECSS).


• Collaborate with internal and external teams (engineering, manufacturing, customers, suppliers) to guarantee product assurance requirements are met.


• Support risk management activities and contribute to process improvement initiatives.


• Manage changes and deviations throughout projects.


• Support bid efforts by reviewing and creating product assurance documentation.


• Conduct root cause analysis for product/process discrepancies and develop corrective actions.


• Manage and maintain quality records to ensure traceability and accountability.


• Support product acceptance and delivery processes.


• Participate in audits (internal, external, customer, supplier).
  
  Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, and ECSS standards (or equivalents).


• Several years of experience in product assurance of space projects.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• The ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.


• Experience managing workload and tasks effectively.


• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.


Desired Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in engineering (electronics, aerospace, mechanical/materials)


• Experience with requirements management tools.


• Knowledge of configuration management and quality auditing/certification.
  
  Lockheed Martin is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and reflect our values of doing what's right, respecting others and performing with excellence. By engaging with all our employees' diverse talents and experiences every day, we can innovate different and better, creating cutting edge solutions and unparalleled customer value., At the dawn of a new space age, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing men and women are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every day we use our unique skills and experiences to create, design and build solutions to some of the worlds' hardest engineering problems. Our culture encourages employees to dream big, perform with excellence and create incredible products. We provide the resources, inspiration and focus and if you have the passion and courage to dream big, we want to build a better tomorrow with you.


Lockheed Martin Space is one of the four major business divisions of Lockheed Martin. We build satellites, ground stations and spacecraft that do amazing things in the space domain for government and commercial customers. Lockheed Martin Space capabilities and services give earlier warning of severe weather, connect troops on the battlefield, and deliver GPS directions to a billion people worldwide. We also design smarter satellites that operate like smartphones in the sky, with apps that can be updated in orbit so they can adapt as mission needs on the ground change.

At Lockheed Martin our employees come first and therefore your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment you can expect so much more.

We are an employer in support of and offering Flexible working with the option to also work a 4 day week depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off. We offer Competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement as well as a range of health and wellness benefits., At Lockheed Martin our employees come first and therefore your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment you can expect so much more.
We are an employer in support of and offering Flexible working with the option to also work a 4 day week depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off. We offer Competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement.
We have a Wealth of benefits available to you that can be selected through our wellbeing tool upon commencement of employment. Just a few of our amazing benefits are shown below:

• Private Medical Insurance


• Competitive Pension


• Dental


• Critical Illness


• Life Assurance


• Travel Insurance


• Employee discounts for top high street shops


• Employee Assistance Program which includes free face to face counselling sessions, Legal advice, Financial advice, etc


• Internal training and development alongside out Education assistance programmes


• Reimbursement for a professional membership


• Competitive policies that support flexibility and family leave inclusive of enhanced maternity leave