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Quality Assurance Engineer
2015-10-06 15:05:21| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
RHEA is currently recruiting a Quality Assurance Engineer to support the Polar System Second Generation Quality Assurance Team at our clients premises in Darmstadt, Germany. Tasks and Activities The scope of work will include Definition, implementation of the EPSSG QA plan and procedures for the management of the Ground Segment activities, and update it as required Ensure the correct implementation of the relevant processes in the area of the Ground Segment. Ensure that the baseline definition of the ground segment remains under control including management of Change Requests, Change Proposals, Requests for Waiver Deviation, preparation of Change Control Board meetings, etc. Manage and support the Anomalies Review Board ARB and Nonconformances Review Board NRB Analyse and report to the QA LEO Manager and to the Ground Segment Manager on QA critical issues, proposing and following up preventive and recovery actions. Provide QA support for the Ground Segment Risk Management activities in conformance with the Risk Management Plan, organising risk sessions, maintaining the GS Risk Register, following up associated actions and proposing updates to the Risk Management Plan as necessary. Support the regular monitoring of established metrics on the main processes within the EPSSG Ground Segment Follow the development of the Ground Segment subsegments, liaising with the Ground Segment suppliers QA office, agreeing QA processes, reviewing QA aspects of deliveries, attending progress meetings as relevant and identifying areas of concern pertaining to QA. Review and contribute to as required, from a QA perspective, documents produced by EUMETSAT contractors and by the EPSSG Ground Segment team Organise project reviews related to the EPSSG Ground Segment according to the prescribed processes, also acting as Review Secretary as required. Organise and perform QA audits in liaison with the LEO QA team, the Ground Segment team and EUMETSAT suppliers, as required. Provide QA support for the implementation of Configuration Management processes. Skills and Experience The following skills and experience are mandatory University degree in a relevant field. Background of at least 5 years in space systems with focus on ground segment area, with at least 3 years of experience in project QA positions Sound handson experience in QA processes definition, implementation, monitoring and control Sound handson experience in risks management and lessons learned processes Sound experience in a rational application of international quality standards Good knowledge of ECSS standards Sound handson experience in managing, reporting and followingup of procured items Knowledge of project management and project planning, including the ability to identify and report on critical paths Some knowledge of requirements management tools, e.g. DOORS Ability to draft management reports and executive summaries in English Sound handson experience of working on collaborative programmes between different partners Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Access Good interpersonal skills, including mediation skills Very good attitude to team working. How to Apply Looking to take your career to the next level? Interested applicants should submit their CV and Cover Letter to RHEAs Recruitment team at careersrheagroup.com no later than 09112015. Preference will be given to candidates eligible for an EU or national personal security clearance at the level of SECRET or above. About RHEA RHEA is a leading engineering consultancy firm with demonstrated expertise in space, system and secure software solutions. We attract skilled engineers, scientists and management professionals and offer a range of exciting career paths working alongside clients such as the European Space Agency, the European GNSS Agency, EUMETSAT, NATO and Airbus Defence Space.
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