QA (Space Project)

EOS SAR is focused on building reliable, high-quality technology that advances the field of Earth observation. The company’s work centers on the development of next-generation synthetic aperture radar (SAR) systems designed to provide consistent, high-resolution imaging in all weather conditions and at any time of day. These capabilities are essential for applications across agriculture, mining, infrastructure monitoring, and environmental management.

EOS SAR is currently in an active development phase, working directly at the hardware level to design, test, and refine SAR payload concepts and the supporting systems needed to bring them to life. This is hands-on engineering work that requires precision, curiosity, and a commitment to long-term technical excellence. The team is united by a practical, mission-driven approach: build technology that works, that lasts, and that delivers meaningful value to the organizations and communities that rely on it. EOS SAR maintains a collaborative and supportive environment where engineers can grow, contribute, and take ownership of challenging, impactful tasks.

EOS SAR is looking for QA!

Experience:

• Proven experience in Quality Assurance / Product Assurance roles within aerospace, space, satellite, or high-tech hardware projects. 

• Experience working with ECSS and/or NASA quality standards. 

• Understanding of space project lifecycle, including Engineering Model (EM), Qualification Model (EQM), and Proto Flight Model (PFM) phases. A, B, C, D, E programme phases 

• Experience supporting flight hardware development and customer-facing space projects. 

Quality Management Systems :

• Strong knowledge and practical experience implementing and maintaining: 

• ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems. 

• AS9100 / EN9100 aerospace quality standards (preferred). 

• Experience establishing quality processes from scratch in an engineering/manufacturing environment. 

• Ability to introduce and improve Quality Management System processes within a growing organization. 

Manufacturing & Hardware Quality :

• Experience with manufacturing quality control for complex hardware products. 

Core Responsibilities :

Quality Management System & Processes 

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Quality Management System for EOS SAR. 

• Ensure compliance with customer, ECSS/NASA, and internal quality requirements. 

• Define quality procedures, workflows, and documentation standards. 

• Support preparation for customer audits and external assessments. 

Product Assurance & Project Quality Control 

• Act as an independent quality function within the project. 

• Ensure that project requirements are properly verified and fulfilled. 

• Support quality activities throughout the product lifecycle: 

• Design. 

• Manufacturing. 

• Assembly. 

• Testing. 

• Delivery. 

• Maintain quality-related project documentation: 

• Product Assurance Plans 

• DML (Declared Materials List). 

• DPL (Declared Parts List). 

• DCL (Declared Components List). 

• PADs and related quality documentation. 

• VCD (Verification Control Documentation) 

Required Competencies 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 

• Ability to work independently and establish processes in an evolving environment. 

• Strong communication skills with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers. 

• Ability to balance quality requirements with engineering and project constraints. 

• Experience working in international multidisciplinary teams. 

Preferred Background 

• Experience with ESA / NASA / commercial satellite programs. 

• Experience working with external customers and space agencies. 

• Experience in hardware development projects from prototype to flight model. 

• Experience in building QA processes in a startup or scale-up environment. 

Expected Involvement by Project Phase 

• Engineering Model phase: approximately 0.2–0.3 FTE support (process setup, documentation, quality framework). 

• EM/EQM testing and Flight Model preparation: increasing involvement up to 0.5–1.0 FTE. 

• Flight Model development and external customer projects: dedicated full-time Quality Assurance / Product Assurance Manager required. 

Ideal Candidate Profile (short version for recruitment) 

We are looking for an experienced Quality Assurance / Product Assurance Manager with aerospace or space hardware background to establish and manage quality processes for EOS SAR projects. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with ECSS/NASA standards, ISO 9001/AS9100, hardware manufacturing quality, supplier management, configuration control, and customer-facing quality activities. The person will play a key role in building a robust Quality Management System and ensuring readiness for future flight hardware development.