About this job

For EUMETSAT based in Darmstadt, Germany, we are currently looking for Quality Assurance Consultant within the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Division

Responsibilities

• Implement EUMETSAT QA policies in the assigned areas, in accordance with the Programme specific QA plan
• Update the Programme specific QA plan as necessary
• Follow-up the satellite procurement activities performed by ESA
• Provide QA consultancy during the storage phases of the satellites
• Follow up any repair activity necessary on instruments embarked on Metop-C satellite
• Support, monitor and witness (as requested) Satellite AIT activities regarding instruments
• Manage and support the Anomalies Review Board (ARB) and Material Review Board (MRB)
• Provide QA consultancy during the launch preparation activities (as requested)
• Participate to the launch campaign, if requested. The launch will take place in Centre Spatial Guyanais in Kourou, French Guyana.
• Provide consultancy to the definition of the QA procedures for the preparation of Phase C/D of the programmes
• Provide QA consultancy for the implementation of processes focussed in the area of the Ground Segment procurement
• Provide consultancy to the regular monitoring of established metrics on the main processes within Ground Segments
• Provide QA consultancy to the GS development activities
• Preparation and consultancy to the execution of project reviews process
• Provide consultancy to the QA requirements internal review process.
• Provide QA consultancy for the implementation of Configuration Management processes
• Provide consultancy to the LEO QA Manager for all Programme specific QA aspects and brief the LEO QA Manager on the main issues identified in the Programme specific meetings

Profile

• A university degree in a relevant discipline
• At least 5 years in space systems (space/ground segments) with at least 3 years of experience in project QA positions.
• Hands-on experience in QA processes definition, implementation, monitoring and control;
• Hands-on experience in risks management and lessons learned processes;
• Experience in a rational application of quality international standards (e.g. ISO and ECSS);
• Hands-on experience in managing, reporting and following of procured items
• Knowledge of project management and project planning, including the ability to identify and report on critical paths;
• Some knowledge of requirements management tools, e.g. DOORS;
• Ability to draft management reports and executive summaries in English;
• Hands-on experience of working on collaborative programmes between different partners;
• Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
• Good interpersonal skills, including mediation skills;
• Very good attitude to team working.
• Fluent in English;