Space Quality Assurance Engineer (ECSS-Q) - Freidrichshafen

About Us
Gramian Consultancy is a boutique consultancy specializing in IT professional services and engineering talent solutions. With a strong background in software engineering and leadership, we help companies build high-performing teams by matching them with professionals who truly fit their needs.

About the client

Our client operates in the space technology sector, working on satellite systems and mission-critical engineering projects that require advanced expertise in spacecraft control, simulation, and verification.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Space Quality Assurance Engineers with strong knowledge of ECSS-Q standards to support quality and product assurance activities on satellite or spacecraft projects. This role is suited for someone with hands-on experience in space project QA, technical documentation, process compliance, supplier follow-up, reviews, audits, and non-conformance management.

The ideal candidate has worked in the space or aerospace industry and understands how ECSS-based quality requirements are applied across engineering, manufacturing, testing, and delivery.

CONTRACT: Contractor Agreement

COMMITMENT: Full-time (multi-year)

LOCATIONS: ONSITE Friedrichshafen, Germany; Relocation support

NOTES: EU passport needed; English fluency is required; German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support quality assurance and product assurance activities for satellite or spacecraft projects
• Ensure project processes and deliverables comply with ECSS-Q requirements
• Review technical documentation, quality records, test documentation, and project deliverables
• Support design reviews, manufacturing reviews, test readiness reviews, and acceptance reviews
• Monitor non-conformances, corrective actions, deviations, waivers, and quality risks
• Participate in internal or supplier audits and follow up on action items
• Work with engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and project management teams
• Support supplier quality activities and review supplier documentation when needed
• Maintain traceability of quality requirements, evidence, and project documentation
• Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes, templates, and reporting

• 5+ years of experience in quality assurance, product assurance, or quality engineering
• Experience in the space or aerospace industry
• Practical knowledge of ECSS-Q standards
• Experience with non-conformance management, corrective actions, deviations, or waivers
• Experience reviewing technical documentation, test documentation, or quality records
• Experience supporting project reviews, audits, inspections, or acceptance processes
• Fluency in spoken and written English
• Ability to work with technical engineering teams in a structured project environment

Nice to Have

• Experience with ECSS-Q-ST-10 or ECSS-Q-ST-20
• Experience with ECSS-Q-ST-60 for EEE components
• Experience with ECSS-Q-ST-70 for materials, mechanical parts, or processes
• Experience with ECSS-Q-ST-80 for software product assurance
• Previous experience on satellite, spacecraft, payload, or ground segment programs
• Fluency in spoken and written German