Space Quality Assurance Engineer (ECSS-Q) - Freidrichshafen
Pubblicato il 05-08-2026 - Gramian Consulting in Roma
About Us Gramian Consultancy is a boutique consultancy specializing in IT professional services and engineering talent solutions. With a strong background in software engineering and leadership, we help companies build high-performing teams by matching them with professionals who truly fit their needs.
About The Client Our client operates in the space technology sector, working on satellite systems and mission-critical engineering projects that require advanced expertise in spacecraft control, simulation, and verification.
Role Overview We are looking for a Space Quality Assurance Engineers with strong knowledge of ECSS-Q standards to support quality and product assurance activities on satellite or spacecraft projects. This role is suited for someone with hands‑on experience in space project QA, technical documentation, process compliance, supplier follow‑up, reviews, audits, and non-conformance management.
The ideal candidate has worked in the space or aerospace industry and understands how ECSS-based quality requirements are applied across engineering, manufacturing, testing, and delivery.
CONTRACT: Contractor Agreement
COMMITMENT: Full-time (multi-year)
LOCATIONS: ONSITE Friedrichshafen, Germany; Relocation support
NOTES: EU passport needed; English fluency is required; German is a plus.
Responsibilities Support quality assurance and product assurance activities for satellite or spacecraft projects
Ensure project processes and deliverables comply with ECSS-Q requirements
Review technical documentation, quality records, test documentation, and project deliverables
Support design reviews, manufacturing reviews, test readiness reviews, and acceptance reviews
Monitor non-conformances, corrective actions, deviations, waivers, and quality risks
Participate in internal or supplier audits and follow up on action items
Work with engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and project management teams
Support supplier quality activities and review supplier documentation when needed
Maintain traceability of quality requirements, evidence, and project documentation
Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes, templates, and reporting
Requirements 5+ years of experience in quality assurance, product assurance, or quality engineering
Experience in the space or aerospace industry
Practical knowledge of ECSS-Q standards
Experience with non-conformance management, corrective actions, deviations, or waivers
Experience reviewing technical documentation, test documentation, or quality records
Experience supporting project reviews, audits, inspections, or acceptance processes
Fluency in spoken and written English
Ability to work with technical engineering teams in a structured project environment
Nice to Have Experience with ECSS-Q-ST-10 or ECSS-Q-ST-20
Experience with ECSS-Q-ST-60 for EEE components
Experience with ECSS-Q-ST-70 for materials, mechanical parts, or processes
Experience with ECSS-Q-ST-80 for software product assurance
Previous experience on satellite, spacecraft, payload, or ground segment programs
Fluency in spoken and written German
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