Programme-Level PA Generalist - Satellite Communications

Job DescriptionProgramme-Level PA Generalist - Satellite CommunicationsA Programme-Level Project Assurance (PA) Generalist in a Satellite Communications environment plays a central role in overseeing quality, compliance, and governance across a multi-segment, often international programme involving space and ground segment components.Key Responsibilities:Assurance Across Programme SegmentsEnsure cohesive PA practices across all streams (space, ground, network, operations), aligning delivery teams, subcontractors, and partners .Liaise with US-based PA leads to harmonise assurance methodologies and standards across the broader programme.Space Industry Compliance & GovernanceEnsure alignment with aerospace quality and assurance standards (eg, ECSS, ISO 9001, ESA-specific requirements).Oversee compliance with export controls (eg, ITAR, EAR) and security requirements specific to satcom missions.Design & Lifecycle AssuranceSupport formal reviews across the satellite system life cycle (eg, SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, etc.).Validate processes for risk, issue, change, and configuration management across both hardware and software domains.Supplier & Partner CoordinationEngage with industrial partners, subcontractors, and international agencies to ensure assurance consistency across contractual boundaries.Monitor supplier PA activities and support acceptance processes (eg, AIV, QA hold points, test readiness). Quality OversightProduce integrated assurance reporting to programme leadership.Support internal and external audits, lessons learned, and continuous improvement initiatives across the programme.

Created: 2025-08-17