QA Engineer - Mechanical Space Systems

QA Engineer - Mechanical Space Systems

Exolaunch

Berlin, Germany

Your mission

• Define, document, and maintain test and quality processes and documentation in collaboration within the engineering team to ensure repeatability, traceability, and compliance with internal and customer requirements.
• Ensure Exolaunch products comply with internal specifications, customer requirements, and applicable standards.
• Ensure that test procedures, work instructions, and inspection plans are complete, controlled, and properly released prior to execution.
• Monitor adherence to internal processes and standards and support corrective actions where deviations are identified.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing reliability, reducing process variability, and scaling operational efficiency.
• Develop and maintain externally facing documentation, including user manuals and operational procedures.
• Support test planning, execution, and reporting by defining quality checkpoints, inspection criteria, and acceptance requirements.
• Contribute to the selection, deployment, and improvement of quality and process tools, software, and data management systems.
• International travel to support technical activities can be expected.

Your profile

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar field. Preferred is a background in space engineering.
• At least two years of experience in quality control of space hardware and associated space standards (e.g. ECSS), particularly around mechanisms and structures. QA experience in other industries is also welcomed.
• Experience in working hands-on with hardware.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Excellent technical communication skills.
• Experience in working with CAD software such as Solidworks.
• Positive and proactive self-starter attitude and ability to work in a highly integrated team setting.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
• Flexibility for frequent travel, occasionally at short notice.