Head of PA - Space Department

Accelcia Business Services; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Innalabs is seeking a Head of PA/QA to lead a small team of engineers focused on product assurance for space-grade electronic equipment. You will define and implement PA/QA plans, support design reviews, and ensure adherence to ECSS/ISO standards throughout design, manufacturing, and delivery.

The role requires strong leadership, deep knowledge of aerospace quality systems, and the ability to work across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and customers to drive quality and reliability in

Qualifications

• 2 years proven experience managing a team.
• Degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years’ experience in a Product Assurance, Quality, or Reliability role, ideally within the space, aerospace, or high-reliability electronics sector.
• Strong knowledge of space or aerospace standards (e.g. ECSS, ESA requirements, ISO 9001/AS9100).
• Understanding of electronics manufacturing, PCB assembly, testing, and inspection processes.
• Experience with non-conformance management, risk assessment, and problem‑solving methodologies.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and test requirements.
• Strong attention to detail with a structured and analytical approach.
• Excellent English communication skills and the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small team of PA/QA engineers and inspectors.
• Define and implement PA/QA plans in line with customer and space industry standards (e.g. ECSS, ISO, or equivalent).
• Support design reviews, ensuring quality, reliability, safety, and dependability requirements are addressed.
• Convene, chair, take minutes, and follow up on actions at PA reviews for key project milestones.
• Oversee manufacturing and assembly processes, ensuring compliance with approved procedures and workmanship standards.
• Manage non-conformances, including root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions.
• Review and approve documentation, including procedures, inspection plans, test reports, and certificates of conformity.
• Support supplier quality assurance, including audits, assessments, and supplier performance monitoring.
• Participate in and support internal and external audits.
• Perform hardware inspections and complete quality inspection reports.
• Ensure configuration control and traceability of materials, components, and processes.
• Liaise with customers and external stakeholders on all product assurance matters.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across quality and assurance processes.

Skills

Team leadership

Quality mindset

Non-conformance management

ECSS/ISO knowledge

Documentation review

Electrical/electronics understanding

Technical drawing interpretation

Multidisciplinary collaboration

English communication

Education

Engineering/Physics degree or equivalent

Tools

ECSS standards

PCB assembly knowledge

Job description

About us

At Innalabs, we specialize in the design and manufacture of high-performance sensors and electronic
equipment for demanding environments across the space, aerospace, subsea, marine, energy,
industrial, civil engineering, and transportation industries. Our products operate in some of the
most challenging conditions, where reliability, safety, and quality are critical.
We are seeking a skilled and proactive Head of Product Assurance / Quality Assurance to lead a
small team of PA/QA engineers to ensure our products meet stringent customer, regulatory, and
industry requirements throughout their entire lifecycle.

Role Overview

As Head of PA/QA, you will be responsible for leading a small team of PA/QA engineers in defining,
implementing, and maintaining product assurance activities for space-grade electronic equipment.
You will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and customers to ensure
compliance with space industry standards and customer requirements, from design through delivery.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage a small team of PA/QA engineers and inspectors
• Define and implement PA/QA plans in line with customer and space industry standards (e.g. ECSS, ISO, or equivalent).
• Support design reviews, ensuring quality, reliability, safety, and dependability requirements are addressed.
• Convene, chair, take minutes, and follow up on actions at PA reviews for key project milestones.
• Oversee manufacturing and assembly processes, ensuring compliance with approved procedures and workmanship standards.
• Manage non-conformances, including root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions.
• Review and approve documentation, including procedures, inspection plans, test reports, and certificates of conformity.
• Support supplier quality assurance, including audits, assessments, and supplier performance monitoring.
• Participate in and support internal and external audits.
• Perform hardware inspections and complete quality inspection reports.
• Ensure configuration control and traceability of materials, components, and processes.
• Liaise with customers and external stakeholders on all product assurance matters.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across quality and assurance processes.

Qualifications & Skills

• 2 years proven experience managing a team.
• Degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years’ experience in a Product Assurance, Quality, or Reliability role, ideally within the space, aerospace, or high-reliability electronics sector.
• Strong knowledge of space or aerospace standards (e.g. ECSS, ESA requirements, ISO 9001/AS9100).
• Understanding of electronics manufacturing, PCB assembly, testing, and inspection processes.
• Experience with non-conformance management, risk assessment, and problem‑solving methodologies.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and test requirements.
• Strong attention to detail with a structured and analytical approach.
• Excellent English communication skills and the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a leading company in the space technology sector and contribute to the success of space missions around the world.
• Work in a collaborative, innovative environment with a talented team of professionals passionate about technology and space exploration.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity for career growth and development in the rapidly evolving space industry.

Innalabs is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees