Product Assurance Engineer - IRIS2

Hispasat; Arganda del Rey; Presencial; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading satellite communications company is seeking a Product Assurance Engineer to oversee the technical implementation of the IRIS² project. You will play a critical role in supporting quality assurance throughout the satellite program, engaging in design and testing activities. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of relevant experience and a Master's degree in Engineering. Fluency in English and collaboration skills are essential. This role will be based in Arganda del Rey, Madrid.

Formación

• 10+ years of experience in satellite equipment manufacturing or in-orbit operations.
• Deep knowledge of space qualified parts and processes.
• Strong knowledge of product and quality assurance standards.

Responsabilidades

• Participate in design, manufacturing, and testing review meetings.
• Monitor technical and management aspects of Quality Assurance.
• Prepare and participate in audits and launch campaign activities.

Conocimientos

Satellite procurement experience

Quality assurance standards

Reliability engineering

Software development environments

Educación

Master’s Degree in Telecommunication Engineering

Descripción del empleo

Product Assurance Engineer - IRIS2

Hispasat, as part of the SpaceRISE consortium, is responsible for the technical implementation and ensuring the success of the IRIS² project, leveraging its extensive experience in satellite communications. This collaboration is essential to provide secure and reliable high-performance communication solutions to the European Union and its member states.

Activities

• Support to the definition, design, development and oversight of a telecommunications satellite constellation program in the areas of Product and Quality Assurance disciplines
• Monitor and control all the technical and management aspects of the Quality Assurance disciplines during spacecraft, subsystem, unit and sub-assembly design, manufacturing and test phases
• Oversee and control the work carried out by manufacturer to ensure the adequate implementation of IRIS2 product/quality assurance requirements throughout the program
• Provide programme office with a high level of spacecraft technical product assurance expertise for all activities associated with the design, development, manufacturing and tests of spacecrafts
• Monitor the PA activities during the spacecraft, platform and payload assembly, integration and test activities at the contractor facilities
• Participate in project design and test reviews at multiple levels (system, satellite and unit)
• Interact with the end-to-end system development team to ensure requirements traceability and associated verification plan
• Carry out the hardware & software acceptance reviews in coordination with the programme office
• Manage the non-conformance control system, assess technical residual risks associated to the non-conformances and waivers, and decide on their acceptability

Responsibilities

• Preparation and participation in unit, subsystem and system design, manufacturing and testing review meetings
• Preparation and participation in Mandatory Inspection Points at unit, subsystem and satellite levels
• Preparation and participation in Parts, Materials and Processes Control Boards
• Preparation and participation in programme audits and launch campaign activities
• Preparation and participation in the In Orbit Test Campaign
• Preparation of weekly reports of activities
• Provide 24/7 on‑call support during satellite system and Payload/Platform testing

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Telecommunication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or related field
• 10+ years of experience in a similar position with hands‑on experience or exposure in satellite procurement, satellite equipment manufacturing or payload/platform in‑orbit operations in GEO and/or LEO
• Experience managing large EU and ESA projects
• Deep knowledge of space qualified parts, materials and processes for Payload and Platform equipment
• Deep knowledge of space product and quality assurance standards and equipment inspection techniques
• Experience with reliability engineering activities: reliability prediction analysis, FMECA, parts stress analysis, work case analysis, critical item control, availability and outage analysis
• Demonstrated skills in manufacturing, assembly, integration and testing oversight at unit, subsystem and satellite levels
• Strong knowledge of software development environments

Recommendable

• Highly collaborative individual, able to build relationships internally and externally across all levels and functions
• Capacity to deal with complex situations with assertiveness and calm judgment

Other Requirements

• Native to an EU member state and willing to undergo an EU secret clearance process
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken; proficiency in any other European language is an asset

Location

Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain

At Hispasat we promote equal opportunities and an inclusive environment. All our selection processes are based on objective criteria, without distinction of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or other personal or social conditions. We value diversity as a driver of innovation and growth.