Product/Quality Assurance Engineer Ref# V-52725

  • Bilbao, Spain
  • Competitive
  • Permanent
  • V-52725

Join a fast-growing space technology organisation developing high-performance optical instruments and engineering solutions for Earth observation missions. They are now looking for a Product / Quality Assurance Engineer to help guarantee that every system, payload, and component meets the highest standards of reliability and safety.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in complex engineering environments, enjoys building strong quality frameworks, and wants their work to directly contribute to successful space missions.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Establish and maintain quality and product assurance processes across ongoing engineering programmes.
  • Identify and reduce technical and manufacturing risks throughout the system lifecycle.
  • Monitor supplier performance and ensure that incoming components meet strict quality requirements.
  • Handle non-conformances, lead investigations, and define improvement actions.
  • Produce clear PA/QA documentation for internal teams and customers.
  • Represent quality assurance during formal project reviews and technical milestones.
  • Conduct internal audits and support external audits to strengthen company-wide quality culture.

What Makes This Role Exciting

  • Work on advanced optical and space hardware with direct impact on scientific and environmental missions.
  • Be part of a multidisciplinary engineering team where you’ll collaborate closely with experts in optics, electronics, mechanics, and software.
  • Gain real ownership over quality processes and help shape how future projects are delivered.
  • Enjoy a flexible work approach, private health coverage, and access to an energetic, research-driven campus environment.

What You’ll Need

  • Experience working in product or quality assurance for space, high-reliability, or advanced engineering systems.
  • Familiarity with ESA/ECSS quality standards or similar structured PA frameworks.
  • Strong analytical mindset and the ability to spot issues before they become problems.
  • Confidence working with multidisciplinary teams and supplying clear guidance on quality expectations.
  • Strong communication skills in English; Spanish is beneficial but not essential.

Be Part of Building Technology for the Next Generation of Space Missions

If you enjoy solving complex problems, improving processes, and ensuring mission-critical hardware performs flawlessly, this role gives you the chance to make a real difference.

Apply today and help bring reliable, high-precision space technologies to life.

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