Spacecraft Harness QA Inspector — ESA/IPC Expert

iO Associates; Guildford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

iO Associates in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced ESA/IPC Harness and Spacecraft Inspector to support the build and integration of high-reliability spacecraft hardware on-site in a cleanroom environment in Guildford.

You will inspect electrical harnesses, wiring and interconnections to IPC/WHMA-A-620 and ECSS standards, working with production and engineering teams, and documenting NCRs and configuration records.

Qualifications

• Current or previous qualification/certification relating to ESA/ECSS-Q-ST-70-26 or ECSS-Q-ST-70-28.
• Experience with IPC/WHMA-A-620 requirements.
• Demonstrable experience inspecting high-reliability harnesses in space/aerospace/defence.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, drawings and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience in cleanroom environments and adherence to ESD/FOD controls.

Responsibilities

• Carry out detailed visual inspections of spacecraft electrical harnesses per IPC/WHMA-A-620 Space Addendum, ECSS standards and requirements.
• Inspect wiring, connectors, terminations, soldering, crimping, shielding and cable bend radii.
• Verify mechanical integrity and correct installation against drawings and specs.
• Perform electrical testing (continuity, insulation resistance, Hi-Pot) where required.
• Conduct Key Inspection Points (KIPs) during build, assembly and integration.
• Identify, document and report non-conformances with root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Complete inspection documentation: traveller sheets, NCRs, inspection reports and configuration records.
• Ensure activities comply with cleanroom, ESD and FOD requirements.
• Collaborate with production and engineering to resolve quality issues and maintain schedules.
• Maintain quality, traceability and configuration control of spacecraft hardware.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Quality inspection

Schematic reading

Documentation

Job description

iO Associates in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced ESA/IPC Harness and Spacecraft Inspector to support the build and integration of high-reliability spacecraft hardware on-site in a cleanroom environment in Guildford.

You will inspect electrical harnesses, wiring and interconnections to IPC/WHMA-A-620 and ECSS standards, working with production and engineering teams, and documenting NCRs and configuration records.