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2019-10-07 17:15:24| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Quality Assurance in space science? Better safe than sorry! Can you assure that our technology meets the requirements of both space and science? In space, were rather safe than sorry. Do you have a strong drive to understand why things fail? SRON Netherlands Institute for Space Research is hiring a Head of Quality Product Assurance within the Engineering Group. Head of Quality Product Assurance mf vacancy number 1553 SRON Netherlands Institute for Space Research develops new technology and advanced space instruments for astrophysical and exoplanetary research and Earth science. The development of advanced space instruments, requires the highest standards in engineering. Being a science institute that hosts both Engineers and Scientists implies involvement in almost all phases of the space business, from feasibility studies to utilization phases. For this reason, SRON has a very unique profile within the space landscape. Your team In our professional and collegiate Quality Product Assurance group 7 fte, we support users and customers in scientific and contract research projects. We ensure the implementation of quality requirements right from the beginning of a project, and throughout all phases of a program, in both hardware and software. We work in small project groups but also in large international consortia of institute organizations. We are looking for an inspiring Head of our Quality Product Assurance group, who has at least 5 years of experience in Product Assurance. You will support the Principle Investigator of Scientific Instrumentation projects on quality matters and interpret and manage the quality aspects of complex space hardware development contracts. You will be a member of the Engineering Management team. Requirements We are looking for a team leader with a technical background in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering, or a related field. The idea of developing and improving failure prevention policies, procedures, trainings and methods for products, materials, components and operational quality is right up your street. You can deal and negotiate with agencies, subcontractors, partner institutes from in and outside the EU, and with internal staff. Furthermore you work effectively and cooperatively in a diverse and international team environment. You can define and implement solutions in line with team objectives, individual objectives and project deadlines. We would not mind if you were passionate about creation and implementation of innovative technologies. It is a plus if you have experience in diverse functional areas relevant to space instrumentation, including knowledge of the ECSS landscape and Configuration Control Systems. Employment conditions Employment of this fulltime position is by NWOI the Institutes organization of the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research. You will start with a temporary contract for 2 years, with the intention to go for a permanent contract. The salary will be in accordance with the salary scales of NWOI, schaal 12 with a maximum annual gross income of approx. 80.000, NWOI has good secondary employment conditions such as 42 days of vacation leave a year on fulltime basis An excellent pension scheme Options for additional personal development Excellent facilities for parental leave. Information and application About SRON www.sron.nl About the position Ir Paul Hieltjes, at p.j.hieltjessron.nl or 310652589112. Application Send your motivation letter with CV via email to jobssron.nl. Please state the vacancy number SRON 1553 in the subject of your email. Applications will be accepted until November 3, 2019. Other The vacancy is based at SRON Utrecht. SRON Utrecht moves to Leiden in 2021. Candidates should be willing to travel to SRON Groningen on regular basis. Online screening may be part of the selection procedure. Assessment will be part of the selection procedure. No commercial propositions please.
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