
Project Quality Assurance Engineer – Space Systems, Ground Segment
CROWDCONSULTANTS
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Darmstadt • Germany
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About the role
- Support and monitor quality assurance activities within projects , ensuring compliance with applicable standards, procedures, and contractual requirements
- Participate in and support project reviews , audits, and milestone assessments
- Contribute to the application of system engineering life‑cycles , ensuring quality requirements are embedded from early phases through delivery
- Support the definition, implementation, monitoring, and control of QA processes across projects
- Contribute to risk management, anomaly, and non‑conformity processes , including follow‑up and corrective actions
- Support the collection, consolidation, and application of lessons learned within project teams
- Interface with internal and external stakeholders and partners in collaborative project environments
- Prepare and contribute to reports, reviews, and quality documentation for management and customers
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience within space systems, ground segment, or other highly regulated, procedure-driven industries (e.g. aerospace, defence, railway, nuclear, medical devices).
- Proven experience in Project Quality Assurance roles and participation in project reviews
- Solid knowledge of system engineering life‑cycles
- Knowledge and practical experience with ISO 9001:2015 and engineering standards used in system development, such as ECSS or New Space frameworks
- Strong teamwork skills with the ability to communicate, collaborate, and mediate effectively
- Professional working proficiency in English (written and spoken)
- University degree in a technical or engineering discipline
- Nice to have would be hands‑on experience in:
- Definition, implementation, monitoring, and control of QA processes
- Risk management and lessons learned processes
- Anomaly and Non‑Conformity Management
- Supporting the structured collection and analysis of lessons learned
- Practical and pragmatic application of international quality standards (e.g. ISO, ECSS )
- Management, reporting, and follow‑up of procured items
- Project management and project planning
- Drafting clear and structured management reports and executive summaries
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Benefits
- Shape the future of work: We’re a diverse team consistently 5-star rated on Glassdoor and Kununu, and celebrated with multiple New Work Pioneer awards – ready to help shape your own path of growth and happiness
- Set your individual hours: Our tandem-approach helps you to adopt to your rhythm - early bird or night owl, work through or take breaks, work when you are at your best
- Custom-build benefits stack: We help you craft your own menu - performance bonuses, extra vacation, sabbaticals, mobility support, child/pet care, etc, whatever matters to you
- Unlimited earning potential – Our uncapped commissions have no territorial boundaries – Idealist, Opportunist, Materialist, your impact directly drives your income
- Accellerate your personal development – Profit from our elite C-level network – coaching, mentoring, training, certifications, whatever helps you grow personal and professional
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
quality assurancesystem engineering life-cyclesISO 9001:2015ECSSrisk managementanomaly managementnon-conformity managementproject managementproject planningreporting
Soft Skills
teamworkcommunicationcollaborationmediation