PA/QA Engineer

Job Opportunity: PA/QA Engineer

Celestia Satellite Test & Simulation BV (C-STS) provides innovative high‐tech solutions to the international space
community to support satellite development, assembly integration and test as well as post launch and operational

services. C-STS operates from Noordwijk, The Netherlands.

What we do:

Our core activities include the design, development and support of high-complexity electronics-based systems. These

include products for Satellite Simulation & Test (Electrical Ground Support Equipment), TTC & TM/TC Systems, Modems

(RF and Optical) as well as Data Processors. Our products are largely developed in-house by our team of highly-skilled,

hardware, firmware and software engineers.

For more information about our company, our products and activities have a look at our website: www.celestia-sts.com.

Who are we looking for:

We are looking for an enthusiastic PA/QA Engineer to strengthen our existing team of talented individuals. At a Company

level you will be responsible for maintaining/continual improvement of our quality management system which is based

on ISO 9001:2015 (certified). At a project level you will be responsible for ensuring that that our products and services

meet/exceed our customer expectations in terms of quality and specific Product Assurance requirements.

What will be your challenges:

Quality Assurance

• Maintaining the existing quality management system; based on ISO 9001:2015 requirements
• Initiating changes in the quality management system and successfully implementing these (when applicable)
• Performing and coordinating internal audits and managing any corrective actions
• Coordinating and reporting quality KPI (key performance indicators) to management and coordinating

Management Reviews

• Coordinating and reporting Supplier evaluations and Customer Satisfaction surveys
• Managing all deadlines for actions assigned related to the quality management system
• Implementation of configuration management activities (documentation, hardware, software, etc)

Product Assurance

• Reviewing customer requirements to ensure that they can be/are being met
• Preparing project Product Assurance documentation, e.g. PA & Safety Plans, certificates etc..
• Preparing and managing RFD/RFW’s, NCR’s and participating in NRB/MRB’s
• Participating in formal customer reviews (Design & Test related)
• Ensuring that manufacturing/assembly/testing processes comply with standards at internal/national and

international level

• Interacting with customers and suppliers in Quality/Product Assurance matters
• Supporting of external project milestone reviews for all Product Assurance related aspects
• Coordinating configuration control processes and managing configuration baselines

What we ask from you:

• Engineering Degree level (preferable) with 4+ years of experience in Product Assurance/ Quality Assurance

disciplines

• Experience in working with quality standards such ISO 9001
• Experience within the space domain with a working knowledge of ESA ECSS development and quality standards

(for ground and/or flight product applications) would be an advantage

• Strong communication and collaboration and engagement skills
• Experience in interacting with customers, sub-contractors and suppliers
• Experience in configuration management (documentation, hardware, software, etc)
• Experience in auditing of quality processes

We offer you the opportunity to:

• Work within the highly dynamic Space Industry and learn about spacecraft onboard (and related ground)

equipment

• Work in a company that is widely recognised as ‘best-in-class’ in the fields in which it operates
• Work together with a bright, multi-disciplinary, collaborative team of like-minded people, in a small fast-moving

environment

• Work on challenging projects, growing your own skills and experience along the way
• Grow with the company as we realise our objectives to further develop/strengthen our position in the industry

For a practical and motivated individual, this position will offer an exciting challenge where you can contribute directly

to the growth of this quality-driven, dynamic organization.

This role is limited to applicants currently based in Europe and legally authorized to work in the EU/EEA. We appreciate

your understanding.

If you are interested, we welcome you to contact us via email: employment@celestia-sts.com.