Space Systems PA/QA Engineer — Shape Compliance & Quality

Cosineinnovations; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

27 days annual leave

Company bicycle- and fitness plan

Job summary

cosine is seeking a Product Assurance Process Engineer (Space Systems) in the Netherlands. You will help shape the Product Assurance and Quality Assurance framework that enables the development and delivery of advanced space systems and instrumentation.

Drawing on experience with institutional space programmes, you will develop and implement policies, processes, and working methods to let our engineering teams operate efficiently while meeting ESA and defence customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in Product Assurance, Quality Assurance, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline within the space sector.
• Knowledge of ECSS standards and institutional space programmes.
• Experience developing, implementing, or improving engineering, quality, or product assurance processes within a regulated environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A pragmatic and solution-oriented mindset, capable of balancing compliance requirements with project realities.
• The ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams and influence colleagues without formal authority.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, maintain, and improve Product Assurance and Quality Assurance policies, processes, and working methods across cosine’s space activities
• Support compliance with ESA, ECSS, customer, and regulatory requirements throughout the product development lifecycle
• Work closely with scientists, engineers, and project teams to promote the adoption of Product Assurance and Quality Assurance best practice
• Advise management and engineering teams on Product Assurance, Quality Assurance, and compliance-related matter
• Support audits, reviews, non-conformance processes, risk management activities, and continuous improvement initiatives

Job description

cosine is seeking a Product Assurance Process Engineer (Space Systems) in the Netherlands. You will help shape the Product Assurance and Quality Assurance framework that enables the development and delivery of advanced space systems and instrumentation.

Drawing on experience with institutional space programmes, you will develop and implement policies, processes, and working methods to let our engineering teams operate efficiently while meeting ESA and defence customer requirements.