QA Mechanical Engineer (ECSS Expert)

Azista BST Aerospace

Hyderabad

On-site

INR 900,000 - 1,300,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A prominent aerospace firm in Hyderabad is seeking a highly skilled QA Mechanical Engineer to ensure compliance with ECSS mechanical standards for space systems. This role involves overseeing manufacturing processes, conducting audits, and ensuring the reliability and quality of mechanical subsystems. The candidate should possess at least 5 years of QA experience in aerospace, alongside a degree in Mechanical Engineering. This full-time position offers the opportunity to impact cutting-edge aerospace projects while working collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in mechanical QA for space or aerospace hardware.
Hands-on experience applying ECSS mechanical and environmental standards.
Familiarity with mechanical manufacturing processes like machining and bonding.
Strong expertise in mechanical inspection techniques, GD&T, structural verification, and materials/process QA.

Responsibilities

Implement, interpret, and enforce ECSS mechanical standards for quality assurance.
Define inspection criteria and perform quality checks on mechanical components.
Audit mechanical manufacturing suppliers for ECSS compliance.
Review test plans and witness tests (vibration, shock, TVAC, thermal cycling) for ECSS compliance.
Ensure traceability of materials, documentation, and processes through production.

Skills

ECSS mechanical standards

Mechanical inspection techniques

GD&T

Structural verification

Strong documentation skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Master's in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

PLM tools

ERP systems

NCR/CAPA systems

Job description

Job Description: QA Mechanical Engineer (ECSS Expert)

Business Unit: Space Systems

Department: Systems Reliability & Quality Assurance Group

About Azista Space Systems

Azista Space Systems is a leading player in the Indian space market and is rapidly establishing itself as a global force in the space industry. We specialize in providing vertically integrated solutions to our clients, covering a wide range of services and products, including satellites, satellite buses, payloads, subsystems, and satellite communication equipment.

What We Do

At Azista Space Systems, we offer comprehensive design, development, manufacturing, testing, and qualification services for spaceborne equipment. Our innovative and integrated approach ensures that we deliver top-quality solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of our customers.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented QA Mechanical Engineer with deep expertise in ECSS mechanical, materials, structural, and environmental standards . The ideal candidate has demonstrable experience working on ECSS-compliant space systems , covering structures, mechanisms, materials, workmanship, and environmental verification processes.

This role ensures the reliability, manufacturability, and flight readiness of mechanical subsystems and components across the product lifecycle, working closely with design, AIT, supply chain, and business development teams.

Key Responsibilities

Mechanical Quality Assurance & ECSS Compliance

Implement, interpret, and enforce ECSS mechanical standards , including:
- ECSS-Q-ST-20 (Quality Assurance)
- ECSS-Q-ST-30 (Mechanical Parts, Materials & Processes)
- ECSS-Q-ST-70 (Workmanship)
Review mechanical design documentation, including engineering drawings, 3D models, GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, BOMs , etc., for compliance.
Ensure adherence to ECSS requirements across materials selection, finishing processes, structural integrity, and mechanical performance.

Manufacturing Oversight & Workmanship Validation

Define inspection criteria for machined parts, composite structures, mechanisms, fasteners, thermal hardware, brackets, enclosures, mounting interfaces , and structural elements.
Perform incoming inspection, in-process QA, and final acceptance of mechanical parts and assemblies.
Validate workmanship per the ECSS-Q-ST-70 series (mechanical assembly, bonding, coating, surface treatments, adhesive processes).
Ensure complete documentation for materials traceability, lot control, CoCs/CoAs, and fabrication records.
Review and approve test plans and procedures for:
- Vibration testing (sine, random)
- Shock testing
- Thermal vacuum (TVAC) testing
- Thermal cycling
Ensure verification activities follow ECSS-E and ECSS-Q standards.
Support and witness tests, review test data, and validate compliance against qualification requirements.

Supplier Quality, Audits & Process Qualification

Audit mechanical manufacturing suppliers for ECSS compliance in machining, forming, bonding, composites, mechanisms, plating/coating, and structural assembly processes.
Evaluate supplier capability, process maturity, and quality management systems.
Approve mechanical process qualification reports, manufacturing control plans, and supplier-provided certificates.
Conduct make/buy assessments , oversee NCR closure, and track supplier performance metrics.
Lead NCRs , perform structured root-cause analysis , and drive effective corrective & preventive actions (CAPA) .
Assess risks related to mechanical design, manufacturing tolerances, materials behavior, or supplier processes.
Support dependability and reliability assessments including DFMEA/PFMEA.

Documentation, Traceability & Cross-Functional Support

Prepare and maintain QA documentation including:
- Mechanical QA plans
- Inspection reports
- Compliance matrices
Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve design and manufacturing issues.
Provide QA inputs for proposals, customer reviews, and ECSS compliance statements.
Support configuration management ensuring traceability of mechanical parts, documentation, materials, and processes throughout production.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering , or related discipline.
5+ years of experience in mechanical QA for space or aerospace hardware.
Mandatory: Hands‑on experience applying ECSS mechanical and environmental standards on past space programs.
Strong expertise in mechanical inspection techniques, GD&T, structural verification, and materials/process QA.
Familiarity with mechanical manufacturing processes (machining, coating, anodizing, bonding, composite layup).
Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with ESA, CNES, DLR, ASI, ISRO, or commercial spaceflight hardware.
Understanding of ECSS structural analysis requirements and environmental test campaigns.
Experience with mechanisms QA, actuators, deployment systems, or moving assemblies.
Familiarity with additive manufacturing QA and advanced materials qualification.
Experience with PLM, ERP, NCR/CAPA systems, or configuration management tools.
High attention to detail with a structured and methodical approach.
Ability to interpret complex mechanical documentation and enforce standards.
Strong problem-solving skills with cross-functional collaboration capability.
Comfortable working in a fast‑paced engineering and product development environment.

Inclusion and Diversity

Inclusion and diversity are critical to the success of Azista, and we actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, colour, caste, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category.

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