Junior Product Assurance / Quality Assurance Officer

The individual will be responsible for managing the PA tasks and activities during the full program lifecycle, starting from design to in-orbit operations. The Junior PA/QA Officer will work in close contact with the programs’ technical team and Program Manager, Institutional and Commercial Customers, and External Providers, in a fast-paced environment for both active Programs and Proposals.

Specific tasks may include:

• Support and oversight the Assembly, Integration and Test activities of spacecrafts
• Participation in Customer Project reviews (PDR, CDR, QAR, etc.)
• Preparation and management of Key and Mandatory Inspection Points (KIP/MIP) during AIT
• Preparation, implementation, and maintenance of product and quality assurance policies and procedures
• Tailoring of the ECSS-Q based on the mission-specific objectives and requirements
• Oversight of PA processes implementation in Program’s activities, including internal auditing activities
• Management of Non-conformances, deviations, critical items control and Quality records generation
• Preparation of PA/QA documentation for program reviews (Declared Lists, Nonconformance reports, Mission-Specific PA Plans, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, Safety Data Package etc.)
• Continuous improvement of Design, Assembly and Quality Processes and procedures
• Guide the selection, evaluation and control of External Providers, and generate a Mechanical Parts, Materials, Processes and Components control processes in accordance with the required standards for the specific project
• Adaptability to work in a small team environment closely with hardware, software, mechanical, and systems engineers, to ensure effective and efficient processes
• Additional duties on quality matters may be assigned as needed.

• 0-1 years of working experience as PA or Quality Engineer/Officer or equivalent role.
• Bachelor’s/MSc degree in Aerospace Engineering, Management Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronic Engineering is mandatory with no experience in the role.
• Knowledge of the ECSS-Q standards and Quality Standards (ISO9001, AS/EN9100, etc.) is considered a plus.
• Familiarity with spacecraft and/or launch vehicle control systems, Small satellite or Cube Sat experience, is strongly preferable.
• Familiarity with standard industrial quality control tools, or Atlassian suite is a plus.
• Proficient use of written and oral English language.
• Good communications skills and teamwork spirit.
• Analytical abilities, aptitude for critical thinking and a rigorous attention to detail.
• Strong problem solving and stress management skills
• Availability for short national and/or international travel
• Flexibility and ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.

About Tyvak International

The main company office is located in Torino, Italy.

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