Quality Assurance Engineer for Space Systems

Are you looking for a new opportunity to take your career to a higher orbit? To join an international group with a successful track record in Space Engineering? A job adapted to your career ambitions and in which you could have an impact for the years to come.

We are looking for a Quality Assurance Engineer to work at EUMETSAT’s premises in Darmstadt, Germany where you will be supporting and improving QA processes, monitoring quality indicators, reviewing software deliverables, and driving continuous improvement.

About the client and location

The European Organisation for the Exploration of Meteorological Satellites (EUMETSAT) is a political organisation comprising of 30 European member states. EUMETSAT operates satellites to monitor weather, climate, and the changing environment. They are responsible for helping to isolate potentially dangerous weather conditions that could affect air travel, farming and other key service industries.

Tasks and activities

The scope of responsibilities will include:

• Participating in meetings and recording key outcomes in Confluence or meeting minutes.
• Monitoring recorded anomalies and coordinating meetings for timely resolution.
• Controlling, monitoring, and producing reports on existing processes.
• Maintaining and enhancing quality metrics and indicators.
• Conducting incoming inspections of industry‑supplied software.
• Supporting the organisation and execution of formal reviews and internal checkpoints in line with EUMETSAT Working Practices.
• Actively monitoring and contributing to the risk management process.
• Driving and maintaining the lessons learned process.
• Performing additional ad‑hoc QA tasks in accordance with client requirements.

Skills and experience

The following skills and experience are mandatory:

• A university degree in a technical discipline, with a minimum of five years professional experience, preferably in space systems (space and/or ground segments).
• Proven experience in the definition, implementation, monitoring, and control of quality assurance processes.
• Strong background in risk management and lessons learned processes.
• Demonstrated experience in anomaly and non‑conformity management.
• Practical and rational application of international quality standards (e.g. ISO, ECSS).
• Knowledge of software coding quality standards.
• Experience in the management, reporting, and follow‑up of procured items.
• Demonstrated capability to work on collaborative programmes involving multiple partners.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Why should you apply?

• You will have the opportunity to work within leading space organisations across Europe.
• We encourage everyone to think outside the box and to push the boundaries of traditional knowledge. This role is an opportunity to join a forward‑thinking company and allows for a deeper understanding of the industry.
• To be part of a company that values integrity, inspiration, care and collaboration.
• Benefits include: competitive remuneration packages; unique career opportunities, including working in other countries; access to training and development programmes; flexible relocation support.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all candidates, irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics.

As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free recruitment process, we will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro‑diverse applicants or those with a disability or long‑term condition can be their best during the recruitment process.