Product Assurance Engineer

EnduroSat

Sofia, Bulgaria

What is the role?

As a Product Assurance Engineer, you will ensure compliance with industry standards, manage critical materials and processes, and conduct comprehensive risk assessments. Your role will involve collaborating with suppliers and maintaining rigorous documentation to uphold the quality and reliability of our space products. Additionally, you will support continuous improvement efforts and quality assurance throughout the space system lifecycle.

Some of your daily tasks will include:

Ensure compliance with industry-specific standards, such as ECSS or NASA standards
Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance processes and procedures specific to space product development
Take an active part in various projects regarding PA aspects
Identification and assessment of any critical materials and processes (M&P)
Establish qualification plans for critical M&P and review of qualification results
Conduct risk assessments to identify potential issues and abnormalities affecting product quality, reliability, and safety of space products and support risk management activities throughout the project
Collaborate with suppliers to ensure the quality of materials, components, modules, and subsystems
Conduct supplier audits and assessments to verify compliance with industry standards and EnduroSat requirements
Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation of quality processes, test results, and compliance records
Generate reports on quality metrics, non-conformances, and CAPA
Support configuration management activities to ensure proper control and documentation of changes to space systems
Support testing and inspections at various stages of the space system lifecycle, from R&D to integration and launch
Collaborate with internal and external testing facilities to perform environmental testing including vibration, thermal, vacuum, and radiation
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the overall quality, reliability, and performance of space systems
Provide support during launch campaigns and mission operations to address any quality or reliability concerns

What do we look for?

Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners
Real hands-on experience in space product assurance with a deep understanding of space systems and technologies
In-depth knowledge of space industry standards, such as ECSS, NASA, etc
Deep knowledge of space environment challenges and their impact on hardware and materials
A degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Hardware Engineering, or a related field