Product Assurance Specialist

NewsNowGh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A major research organisation in Edinburgh seeks an experienced Product Assurance Specialist to ensure high standards of quality and compliance in complex space engineering projects. The successful candidate will provide expert assurance throughout the project lifecycle, working with a multidisciplinary team on significant global programmes. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, visa sponsorship, and professional development opportunities in a prestigious environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Visa sponsorship support

Qualifications

• Eligibility for or holding relevant professional registration (e.g., CQP or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a lead Product Assurance role within a highly regulated quality environment.
• Strong knowledge of space or similarly regulated industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide product assurance expertise throughout design and development.
• Contribute to and approve system requirements and verification plans.
• Participate in project gateway reviews and support preparation.

Skills

Product Assurance expertise

Knowledge of quality standards

Strong leadership

Documentation control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM subject

Job description

Product Assurance Specialist Job in UK 2026 | Science and Technology Facilities Council

The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) is seeking an experienced Product Assurance Specialist to join its world‑class team at the UK Astronomy Technology Centre (UKATC) in Edinburgh, Scotland. This is a senior‑level, full‑time, open‑ended position offering a highly competitive salary of £58,346 per year, flexible working arrangements, and access to one of the UK’s most advanced scientific and engineering environments.

The role is open to international candidates, with Skilled Worker visa sponsorship available in line with UK Home Office regulations, making this an outstanding opportunity for professionals seeking to build a long‑term, globally recognised career in the UK’s research and space technology sector.

About Role

As a Product Assurance Specialist, you will play a critical role in ensuring that complex, high‑value scientific and space engineering projects meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance. You will provide expert product assurance input across the full project lifecycle, from design and development through to delivery and verification.

The portfolio includes globally significant programmes such as key subsystems for the world’s first space‑based gravitational wave observatory and instrumentation for the ESO Extremely Large Telescope. You will work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment that combines historic scientific heritage with modern laboratories and cleanroom facilities.

About Hiring Firm

The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), is one of Europe’s largest and most respected research organisations. Its teams of scientists, engineers, technologists, and specialists work on projects that push the boundaries of human knowledge, from space exploration to advanced physics and medical innovation.

STFC is renowned for its investment in people, offering exceptional facilities, strong professional development pathways, and a mission‑driven culture focused on delivering real impact to society.

Responsibilities

• Provide product assurance expertise throughout design and development to ensure compliance with quality standards and PA requirements
• Contribute to and approve system requirements, verification plans, and activities, including safety, reliability, hazard, and failure analysis
• Participate in and support project gateway reviews, including preparation, review, and follow‑up actions
• Develop, maintain, and manage Product Assurance Plans and ensure their effective application
• Work with consortium partners, suppliers, and customers on product assurance matters, including audits and technical support
• Ensure robust Product Data Management (PDM) and Configuration Item Data List (CIDL) control
• Support non‑conformance management, change control, and evidence of compliance processes

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a STEM subject or equivalent professional experience
• Eligibility for or holding relevant professional registration (e.g., CQP or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a lead Product Assurance role within a highly regulated quality environment (e.g., ECSS, ISO 9001, or similar)
• Strong knowledge of space or similarly regulated industry standards (ECSS, ESCC, NASA, MIL, or equivalent)
• Experience leading technical reviews, documentation control, and compliance activities
• Broad understanding of engineering disciplines and environmental qualification for complex systems

This is a rare opportunity to join a globally respected research organisation working at the forefront of space and scientific discovery, with visa sponsorship support, exceptional benefits, and long‑term career stability. If you are an experienced Product Assurance professional seeking international career progression in the UK, this role at STFC in Edinburgh offers a truly world‑class platform for your next career move.