Space Program QA & Reliability Lead

Blackshark; Madrid; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ARQUIMEA SPACE, based in Madrid, seeks a Space Program Product Assurance leader to ensure reliability, safety, and quality of spacecraft programs, including mass satellite production. You will implement robust PA processes, manage audits, CAPA actions, and regulatory compliance across design and manufacturing.

The role requires a track record in aerospace PA, ECSS/AS9100 knowledge, and hands-on failure analysis in a high-growth environment. International travel may be involved.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in product quality/assurance or reliability in aerospace.
• 5+ years in the space sector with high-throughput production.
• Experience qualifying and auditing suppliers for PA compliance.
• Experience with CAPA, root-causes, and corrective actions.
• Strong knowledge of ECSS, NASA/ESA standards and safety requirements.
• Hands-on failure analysis and risk assessment experience.

Responsibilities

• Establish and enforce quality control across satellite programs.
• Develop standardized PA processes for high-volume manufacturing.
• Oversee supplier qualification, audits, and performance.
• Identify non-conformances and implement CAPA.
• Manage LAT, screening, and countermeasures for counterfeit parts.
• Supervise environmental testing, verification, and in-orbit validation.
• Control configuration, changes, traceability, and change boards.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and best practices in PA.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Reliability Engineering

Process Standardization

CAPA & Non-conformance

FMEA & FTA

Supplier Quality Management

Continuous Improvement

Space Industry Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Aerospace Engineering

Master's in Quality/Systems Engineering

Certifications: AS9100 / ISO9001 Lead Auditor

ECSS PA Standards Knowledge

Tools

FMEA

FTA

LAT (Lot Acceptance Tests)

Non-conformance Management Tools

Job description

ARQUIMEA SPACE, based in Madrid, seeks a Space Program Product Assurance leader to ensure reliability, safety, and quality of spacecraft programs, including mass satellite production. You will implement robust PA processes, manage audits, CAPA actions, and regulatory compliance across design and manufacturing.

The role requires a track record in aerospace PA, ECSS/AS9100 knowledge, and hands-on failure analysis in a high-growth environment. International travel may be involved.