ARQUIMEA, we are a

technology company

operating globally and providing innovate solutions and products in highly demanding sectors.

Our areas of activity are

Aerospace, Defense & Security, Big Science, Biotechnology and Fintech.

In

ARQUIMEA SPACE develops

spaceflight parts and equipment for satellites and launchers . We specialize in thermal control systems, structural panels, optical payloads, avionics, release and deployment mechanisms, and rad‑hard microelectronics. Together with our tech partners we provide

high-throughput smallsats and their subsystems . Our brand-new factory in Madrid is suited to

integrate satellites and constellations .

We are looking for a

Space Program Product Assurance with the missionof ensuring

the

reliability ,

safety , and

quality

of a

spacecraft program , including the

mass production of satellites

by implementing robust

product assurance

(PA)

processes , compliance frameworks, and risk mitigation strategies.

Tasks to be performed:

Quality & Reliability Assurance:

Establish

and

enforce quality control measures

throughout the entire program, including the spacecraft production lifecycle to ensure mission success and product integrity.

Process Standardization & Industrialization:

Develop and implement

standardized PA processes

to streamline high-volume spacecraft manufacturing while maintaining compliance/coherence with industry standards ( ECSS, AS9100, NASA, ESA ).

Supplier & Subcontractor Quality Management:

Oversee supplier qualification, audits, and performance evaluations to ensure adherence to quality and reliability requirements.

Non-Conformance & Risk Management:

Identify, analyse, and resolve non-conformities, implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to minimize risks and ensure continuous improvement. Identifies and addresses improvement opportunities and develop root cause countermeasures.





Material & Component Assurance:

Ensure all materials, components, and subsystems meet strict space industry reliability standards, conducting screening, lot acceptance tests (LAT), and failure analysis when necessary.

Testing & Validation Oversight:

Supervise, form a product assurance point of view, spacecraft verification, including environmental testing (thermal, vibration, radiation), functional testing, and in-orbit performance validation.

Configuration & Change Management:

Supervise design and process changes, ensuring traceability and compliance with PA requirements in collaboration with the Configuration Manager and the Change Control Committee.

Regulatory & Compliance Oversight:

Ensure adherence to international space industry regulations when required and best practices in product assurance.

Manufacturing Process Audits:

Conduct internal and external audits to verify compliance with quality assurance standards and improve production efficiency.

Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to integrate PA requirements into design, production, and assembly processes.

Required skills, experience and candidate profile:

Degree

in

Aerospace Engineering ,

Mechanical

Engineering,

Industrial

Engineering, or a related field.

Master’s Degree

specialized in

Quality

Engineering,

Reliability

Engineering, or

Systems

Engineering is a plus.

Relevant

certifications

such as

AS9100

or

ISO9001 ,

Lead Auditor ,

Six Sigma

(Green/Black Belt),



or ECSS PA standards are highly desirable.

Minimum

experience

of 10 years

in

product assurance ,

quality assurance , or reliability engineering in the aerospace or high-reliability manufacturing sector with at least 5 years in space sector.

Experience

with

continuous quality improvement

activities in a manufacturing environment.

Experience in

qualifying

and

auditing suppliers

to ensure compliance with PA requirements.

Experience

managing incoming inspections , lot acceptance tests ( LAT ), and counterfeit parts prevention programs.

Experience

working in a

high-throughput production environment , ideally involving the manufacture of satellite constellations, spacecraft components/equipment, or other space hardware at scale.

Experienced in

Root Cause analysis

and Continuous Improvement in the spacecraft manufacturing.

Knowledge

of

space industry certification

and regulatory requirements from NASA, ESA or commercial space entities.

Hands‑on

experience

with

failure analysis ,

risk assessment , and

non-conformance management , including tools like Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA).

The position is

located in

our Headquarters of

Torrejón de Ardoz (Madrid).

We’re looking for

curious, creative, tenacious

and

collaborative

people, eager to do things and unafraid to tackle challenges in order to contribute to improving the society in wich we live.

Think Big, Do the Job & Enjoy Life At ARQUIMEA, we value diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other protected factors by law. All candidates will be considered equally based on their skills and experience

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📌 Program Product Assurance (Space Sector) (Madrid)
🏢 Arquimea
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