ARQUIMEA, we are atechnology companyoperating globally and providing innovate solutions and products in highly demanding sectors.Our areas of activity areAerospace, Defense & Security, Big Science, Biotechnology and Fintech.InARQUIMEA SPACEdevelopsspaceflight 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 providehigh-throughput smallsats and their subsystems. Our brand-new factory in Madrid is suited tointegrate satellites and constellations.We are looking for aSpace Program Product Assurance with the missionof ensuringthereliability ,safety, andqualityof aspacecraft program, including themass production of satellitesby implementing robustproduct assurance(PA)processes, compliance frameworks, and risk mitigation strategies.Tasks to be performed:Quality & Reliability Assurance:Establishandenforce quality control measuresthroughout the entire program, including the spacecraft production lifecycle to ensure mission success and product integrity.Process Standardization & Industrialization:Develop and implementstandardized PA processesto 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 nfiguration & 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:DegreeinAerospace Engineering ,MechanicalEngineering,IndustrialEngineering, or a related field.Master’s Degreespecialized inQualityEngineering,ReliabilityEngineering, orSystemsEngineering is a plus.Relevantcertificationssuch asAS9100orISO9001 ,Lead Auditor ,Six Sigma(Green/Black Belt),



or ECSS PA standards are highly desirable.Minimumexperienceof 10 yearsinproduct assurance ,quality assurance, or reliability engineering in the aerospace or high-reliability manufacturing sector with at least 5 years in space sector.Experiencewithcontinuous quality improvementactivities in a manufacturing environment.Experience inqualifyingandauditing suppliersto ensure compliance with PA requirements.Experiencemanaging incoming inspections, lot acceptance tests ( LAT ), and counterfeit parts prevention programs.Experienceworking in ahigh-throughput production environment, ideally involving the manufacture of satellite constellations, spacecraft components/equipment, or other space hardware at scale.Experienced inRoot Cause analysisand Continuous Improvement in the spacecraft manufacturing.Knowledgeofspace industry certificationand regulatory requirements from NASA, ESA, or commercial space entities.Hands-onexperiencewithfailure analysis ,risk assessment, andnon-conformance management, including tools like Failure Modes and Effects Analysis ( FMEA ) and Fault Tree Analysis ( FTA ).The position islocated inour Headquarters ofTorrejón de Ardoz (Madrid).The candidate must be eligible to work in the EU and must be able to travel to the US.We're looking forcurious, creative, tenaciousandcollaborative 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 LifeAt 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

📌 Program Product Assurance (Space Sector) (Madrid)
🏢 Blackshark
📍 Madrid