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Quality Engineer
2013-01-29 12:40:03| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Active Space Technologies is an engineering company, focusing on thermal, mechanical and system engineering, as well as on development of instruments, subsystems and technologies for the aerospace and scientific sectors and to other hightechnology focused industries. Active Space Technologies is working for customers such as the European Space Agency ESA, the German Aerospace Center DLR, Selex Galileo, Thales Alenia and various European SMEs. Job Description In the frame of ESA and NASA space missions, Active Space Technologies GmbH is performing a broad range of Product and Quality Assurance activities on instruments and subsystems. Hardware Reliability Assurance, Hardware Quality Assurance and Materials, Mechanical Parts and Processes are subsets of these activities. The candidate shall be responsible for performing the Hardware Reliability Assurance, Hardware Quality Assurance and Materials, Mechanical Parts and Processes activities according to ECSS and NASA standards in the frame of space instruments, subsystems and satellite systems. This includes Definition, supervision and validation of Hardware Quality Assurance plans and activities for space instruments, subsystems and satellite systems. Performance of reliability analyses FMEAFMECA of systems and interfaces, creation and management of CILs, FTA of mechanisms, as well as evaluation of redundancy concepts and performance parameter trending and analysis. Management of projectspecific technical risks, establishment of a Risk Register and verification of the quality assurance aspects of the associated mitigation plans. Quality control of procurement specifications, manufacturing and assembly drawings, interface control documentation, stress analysis reports, assembly integration and testing plans, activities and reports, unit log books, as well as incoming and outgoing inspections of products. Verification and approval of materials, mechanical parts and processes according to ECSS and NASA standards. This includes the establishment of projectspecific materials, mechanical parts and processes databases an their maintenance. Verification of compliance with ECSS and NASA Configuration Management policies, establishment and maintenance of CIDLs. Required Experience and skills Bachelor or equivalent degree in Aerospace, Mechanical or Quality Engineering. 3 years of experience as Quality Engineer in the space sector, with duties in the abovementioned disciplines. Wellfounded knowledge of the space environment, space hardware and typical PAQA procedures and issues of the space sector. Fluent in English, spoken and written Proven ability to create, write and maintain technical documents Team spirit and flexibility Desired Experience Theoretical foundations on Quality Engineering, best if during a universitylevel course master or postmaster. Specific experience in qualification of components and mechanisms for use in space instrumentation and space environment, including reliability analyses, spacequalification standards and procedures, and qualification testing. Additional experience in safety and hazard analysis will bring a significant addedvalue to your application. Knowledge of German. Nationality Due to existing contractual limitations, the position is open only to Nationals of NATO and EU Countries, Russia, Israel, Switzerland, Tunisia, Australia and New Zealand. Candidates shall NOT have any other nationality than those mentioned here. Wage The compensation will be between 36,000 and 48,000 year before taxes, depending on qualifications and experiences. Application CV and motivation letter to jobs.deactivespacetech.com, with the reference ASTHREVN5108
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