- Company Name
- Scalian
- Job Title
- Ingénieur·e Qualité en Opérations Spatiales F/H
- Job Description
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**Job title**
Quality Engineer – Space Operations (F/M)
**Role Summary**
A senior quality professional responsible for defining, deploying, and monitoring product assurance and quality control activities throughout the operational phases of space projects. Worked under a Mission Lead within the client project team, the role ensures the implementation of quality practices across mission preparation, launch, in‑orbit operations, hand‑over, and de‑commissioning, while managing operational risks and configuration control.
**Expectations**
- Minimum 3 years of quality engineering experience in operational settings (space, aerospace, or comparable industries).
- Proven ability to work independently yet collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong analytical, communication, and risk‑management skills.
- Familiarity with continuous improvement frameworks (PDCA, CMMI, SPICE, 8D, 5W…) and agile/DevOps practices.
**Key Responsibilities**
1. Develop and implement quality assurance plans for operational phases B/C/D, launch, E1 (flight readiness), E2 (exploitation), and F (end‑of‑life).
2. Identify, assess, and trace operational risks (config changes, satellite maneuvers, etc.).
3. Control operational configuration: mission centers, command/control centers, scripts, data, procedures, and freeze states.
4. Monitor technical and operational qualification tests for centers and operators.
5. Capture, disseminate, and maintain best practices across the quality community.
6. Investigate non‑conformities, develop corrective actions, and oversee their implementation.
7. Conduct and document quality audits.
**Required Skills**
- Engineering/technical problem solving across the V‑cycle.
- Knowledge of space or related industrial operations.
- Proficiency in risk management and configuration control.
- Experience with continuous improvement tools (PDCA, CMMI, SPICE, 8D, 5W).
- Understanding of agile and DevOps methodologies and collaborative tools.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, with aptitude for tailoring messages to varied audiences.
**Required Education & Certifications**
- Master’s degree or engineering school diploma (B.Sc./M.Sc. in Engineering, Aerospace, or related field).
- Relevant certifications in quality management (e.g., ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt) are a plus but not mandatory.