SPACE QUALITY ASSURANCE ENGINEER (ECSS-Q) - FREIDRICHSHAFEN

About Us Gramian Consultancy is a boutique consultancy specializing in IT professional services and engineering talent solutions. With a strong background in software engineering and leadership, we help companies build high-performing teams by matching them with professionals who truly fit their needs. About the client Our client operates in the space technology sector, working on satellite systems and mission-critical engineering projects that require advanced expertise in spacecraft control, simulation, and verification. Role Overview We are looking for a Space Quality Assurance Engineers with strong knowledge of ECSS-Q standards to support quality and product assurance activities on satellite or spacecraft projects. This role is suited for someone with hands-on experience in space project QA, technical documentation, process compliance, supplier follow-up, reviews, audits, and non-conformance management. The ideal candidate has worked in the space or aerospace industry and understands how ECSS-based quality requirements are applied across engineering, manufacturing, testing, and delivery. CONTRACT: Contractor Agreement COMMITMENT: Full-time (multi-year) LOCATIONS: ONSITE Friedrichshafen, Germany; Relocation support NOTES: EU passport needed; English fluency is required; German is a plus. Responsibilities • Support quality assurance and product assurance activities for satellite or spacecraft projects • Ensure project processes and deliverables comply with ECSS-Q requirements • Review technical documentation, quality records, test documentation, and project deliverables • Support design reviews, manufacturing reviews, test readiness reviews, and acceptance reviews • Monitor non-conformances, corrective actions, deviations, waivers, and quality risks • Participate in internal or supplier audits and follow up on action items • Work with engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and project management teams • Support supplier quality activities and review supplier documentation when needed • Maintain traceability of quality requirements, evidence, and project documentation • Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes, templates, and reporting • 5+ years of experience in quality assurance, product assurance, or quality engineering • Experience in the space or aerospace industry • Practical knowledge of ECSS-Q standards • Experience with non-conformance management, corrective actions, deviations, or waivers • Experience reviewing technical documentation, test documentation, or quality records • Experience supporting project reviews, audits, inspections, or acceptance processes • Fluency in spoken and written English • Ability to work with technical engineering teams in a structured project environment Nice to Have • Experience with ECSS-Q-ST-10 or ECSS-Q-ST-20 • Experience with ECSS-Q-ST-60 for EEE components • Experience with ECSS-Q-ST-70 for materials, mechanical parts, or processes • Experience with ECSS-Q-ST-80 for software product assurance • Previous experience on satellite, spacecraft, payload, or ground segment programs • Fluency in spoken and written German