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We are currently looking for a Senior Product Assurance Engineer to join the team in Delft.
The Space Systems Engineering team develops advanced opto-mechatronic instruments and systems for space missions, ground-based astronomy, and scientific research. These systems operate at the edge of what is technically possible, requiring strong coordination across disciplines such as optics, mechatronics, manufacturing, and testing.
Within this environment, Product & Quality Assurance (PA/QA) is essential to ensuring that all instruments and subsystems meet their mission objectives safely, reliably, and consistently. As projects in the LaserSatcom domain continue to grow, the team is expanding its efforts on the development and integration of supporting electronics for space applications.
As a Senior Product Assurance Engineer, you will work on complex and often long-running development programs focused on delivering high-performance opto-mechatronic instruments. You will collaborate closely with partners, subcontractors, suppliers, and international research institutes within the European space ecosystem.
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.
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Sensing problems. Developing solutions.
Our Sensing and Control Systems provide new insights and access to what is happening in harsh environments. Scientific Data Processing ensures that you get the most out of the world's most under-utilized precious resource: data. We can then turn that data into smart decisions with our Intelligent Software Applications. Or if you need on-site support, we have the brightest minds and greatest people in Technical Consulting for R&D.
Taking the R&D Journey Together
Research and development projects are usually long-term investments in complex systems involving stringent requirements, formalized relationship structures and interfaces, and highly impactful project phases and team scaling. It is important to have an experienced partner that is in it for the long haul. At S[&]T, we are relationship driven, and think not only about the first steps toward partnership, but the long-term win-win-win. We have flexible methods of partnering, and are able to support R&D via projects, personnel and products, depending on which method provides the best solution. Our open communication style and people-driven methods create smooth interfaces and ensure that we are a dependable partner through thick and thin.
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At S[&]T, relationships always come first, and we treat our employees like we would like to be treated. We understand that smart people need flexibility, challenging projects, open communication and a motivating career path. If you would like to choose your own adventure when it comes to building a role that is right for you, we are here to support you along the way. Our flat structure and direct connections in a variety of R&D settings provides you with plenty of opportunity, while we also work hard to ensure that we create a fun environment along the way.
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