Space Hardware Product Assurance Lead — On-Site Munich

Protodigy; Indiana; On-site; USD 89,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Ad-hoc home office days

Job summary

Protodigy, a pioneering space hardware firm near Munich, seeks a Product Assurance Manager to own the quality roadmap for complex mechanical structures. You will have direct visibility to the CEO and set quality standards across the project lifecycle.

Requirements include 10+ years in space PA, ECSS/ RAMS authority, and a Master’s in Aerospace Engineering. On-site work in Munich area is required, with English at C1 and German a plus.

Qualifications

• A decade of dedicated Product Assurance experience specifically within the European space hardware industry.
• Experience with mechanical space hardware, extreme space environments, and structures.
• Deep, comprehensive knowledge and practical implementation of ESA/ECSS standards, FMEA and RAMS.
• Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or directly equivalent.
• Fluent English (C1); German a strong plus.
• On-site Munich area (Eching-Dietersheim) required.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Ownership: Define, implement, and upgrade PA/QA processes to strict ECSS/ESA and ISO 9001 standards for real flight projects.
• Team Leadership: Direct and mentor a dedicated PA/QA project team, setting objectives and monitoring performance.
• Lifecycle Integration: Collaborate with Project Managers and Systems Engineers to weave FMEA, RAMS, and quality assurance into the DNA of the hardware.
• Strategic Reporting: Track KPIs, non-conformities, and the cost of quality, delivering monthly, candid status reports directly to the CEO.

Skills

Space PA experience

ECSS RAMS knowledge

Mechanical space hardware

FMEA RAMS

Education

M.S. Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Protodigy, a pioneering space hardware firm near Munich, seeks a Product Assurance Manager to own the quality roadmap for complex mechanical structures. You will have direct visibility to the CEO and set quality standards across the project lifecycle.

Requirements include 10+ years in space PA, ECSS/ RAMS authority, and a Master’s in Aerospace Engineering. On-site work in Munich area is required, with English at C1 and German a plus.