Welding & NDT Lead - Space Hardware ECSS

ECAPS; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

ECAPS AB seeks an experienced Welding & NDT Lead to own welding and inspection activities for high‑reliability space hardware. You will ensure EN 4179/ISO 9712 compliance, lead qualification programs, and support manufacturing of critical systems.

You will supervise welding inspection (VT, PT, RT), review results, and ensure ECSS-Q-ST-70-39C conformity while mentoring internal staff and coordinating with external partners for verification.

Qualifications

• Competence in NDT qualification schemes in accordance with EN 4179 or ISO 9712
• Experience in welding inspection and NDT
• Experience with mechanised/orbital TIG welding
• Familiarity with ECSS standards, especially ECSS-Q-ST-70-39C
• Background in high‑reliability industries such as Space/aerospace, Nuclear, Oil & gas/pressure systems

Responsibilities

• Act as Welding Inspector in accordance with EN 4179
• Establish and manage NDT qualification activities in accordance with EN 4179 principles
• Lead and supervise all welding inspection activities (VT, PT, RT)
• Review and approve inspection results and acceptance decisions
• Ensure compliance with ECSS-Q-ST-70-39C
• Be responsible for welding process qualification (WPS/PQR)
• Support development and verification of welding procedures
• Train and qualify internal personnel in accordance with applicable standards, including: Internal NDT personnel: Visual Inspection (VT); Radiographic Testing (RT Level 1)
• Define and maintain inspection procedures and acceptance criteria
• Interface with external partners (e.g. KIWA) for independent verification and qualification support
• Support non-conformance (NCR) evaluation and resolution

Skills

Welding inspection

NDT

EN 4179

ISO 9712

Orbital TIG welding

ECSS standards

Space industry

Education

EN 4179 certification

ISO 9712 certification

Job description

ECAPS AB seeks an experienced Welding & NDT Lead to own welding and inspection activities for high‑reliability space hardware. You will ensure EN 4179/ISO 9712 compliance, lead qualification programs, and support manufacturing of critical systems.

You will supervise welding inspection (VT, PT, RT), review results, and ensure ECSS-Q-ST-70-39C conformity while mentoring internal staff and coordinating with external partners for verification.