Software and Satellite Operations Quality Assurance Engineer

Salary: £76,000 - 76,000 per year

Requirements:

• We require a BSc or MEng in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• We require 3+ years of experience in a software QA, systems engineering, or mission assurance role within a highly regulated industry such as aerospace, defence, banking, or medical.
• We require a proven track record of contributing to investigations and fault finding of complex systems.
• We require familiarity with version control systems such as Git and issue tracking tools.
• We require an understanding of software development lifecycles, including Agile and/or waterfall, and associated QA activities.
• We require clear and concise communication skills, with the ability to present technical findings to diverse audiences including management and non-specialist stakeholders.
• Preferred: experience working with FMEA, FDIR, hazard analysis, or other dependability and safety analysis methods.
• Preferred: experience with satellite operations or ground segment software in an operational environment.
• Preferred: experience supporting LEOP, commissioning, or in-orbit validation activities.
• Preferred: proficiency in scripting or data analysis for telemetry analysis.
• Preferred: background in configuration management in a regulated engineering environment.
• Preferred: experience with failure review boards or anomaly resolution in an operational setting.
• Preferred: knowledge of relevant standards such as ISO 29110, ECSS-Q-ST-80, ECSS-E-ST-40, or DO-178C.

Responsibilities:

• We define and maintain software QA processes, standards, and acceptance criteria for onboard and ground segment software across the full development lifecycle.
• We ensure software verification and validation activities are comprehensive and correctly executed.
• We ensure the Software Development Lifecycle meets applicable quality requirements and standards.
• Where situations require deviation from defined process, we ensure this is performed safely and in a controlled manner.
• We raise, track, and manage non-conformances, ensuring corrective and preventive actions are identified and implemented effectively.
• We ensure risks are identified, evaluated, and communicated effectively to the project and management team.
• We ensure the software configuration baseline is maintained throughout development and mission lifetimes.
• We confirm all software releases are reviewed and compliant to standards.
• We contribute to process improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with applicable standards.
• We provide Mission Assurance support to satellite operations, especially during critical mission phases such as Checkout, Commissioning, In-Orbit Verification, and anomaly response.
• We lead and contribute to anomaly investigations, root cause analyses, and failure review boards, ensuring findings are well documented and lessons are captured.
• We ensure the mission impact of anomalies is assessed and operational workarounds, corrective actions, and recovery steps are appropriate.
• We identify links between incidents and coordinate response to common anomalies across the fleet.
• We ensure lessons learned are fed back to satellite development teams using non-conformance and corrective action processes.
• We liaise with software development, systems engineering, and satellite operations teams to continually improve satellite operations tooling, improving FDIR, increasing automation, and raising fleet availability through transition to AI/ML-based systems.
• We serve as the mission assurance interface to the operations team, software engineers, and systems engineers during anomaly investigations and resolution.

Technologies:

• AI
• Cloud
• Git
• Support
• Network

More:

We are Spire Global, a space-to-cloud analytics company that owns and operates the largest multi-purpose constellation of satellites. Our proprietary data and algorithms provide leading maritime, aviation, and weather tracking, supported by a global ground station network and 24/7 operations that provide real-time global coverage. This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office. We offer global perks including our Name Your Satellite Program, launch attendance, generous time off, education assistance, an employee assistance program, an employee stock purchase program, family leave, fitness reimbursement, an employee referral program, and healthy snacks and beverages in every office. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to equal employment opportunity. Access to US export-controlled software and/or technology may be required, and a background check may be required for a conditional offer.

last updated 36 week of 2026