Senior Product Assurance Engineer

Main responsibilities 

• Contribute to the realization and space-qualification of supporting electronics within multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Work as part of a core project team that typically includes a Project Manager, System Engineer, PA/QA Manager, and MAIT Manager, supported by a broader group of technical specialists.
• Ensure that all activities are carried out using approved information, materials, and processes — internally as well as at subcontractors and suppliers.
• Oversee inspections and maintain complete, accurate, and consistent project documentation.
• Coordinate the Non-Conformance process, including reporting, discussions with customers and suppliers, and decisions on corrective actions.
• Proactively identify potential risks that could impact product performance or reliability, and guide the team toward effective and cost-efficient preventive measures.
• Act as an independent, reliable sparring partner for customers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Be present on site at least three days per week to ensure close collaboration with engineering and project teams.

Requirements

• A completed technical degree at HBO or WO level.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in a Product Assurance environment.
• Knowledge of instruments for larger satellite systems and familiarity with smaller satellite platforms.
• Strong understanding of PA/QA management principles.
• Preferably experience with ISO-9001, the space domain, and ECSS standards.
• Preferably technical knowledge of opto-mechanical instrumentation.
• Preferably experience with the qualification of electronics and electronic components for use in space.
• Strong technical insight combined with the ability to provide guidance within multidisciplinary teams.
• A structured, critical, accurate working style, with the desire to collaborate closely with colleagues.
• Strong communication skills in both written and spoken Dutch and English. Dutch is preferred but not mandatory.