QA Electronics Engineer (ECSS Expert)

Designation: QA Electronics Engineer (ECSS Expert)

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About Azista Space Systems

Azista Space Systems is a leading player in the Indian space market and is rapidly establishing itself as a global force in the space industry. We specialize in providing vertically integrated solutions to our clients, covering a wide range of services and products, including satellites, satellite buses, payloads, subsystems, and satellite communication equipment. 

What We Do

At Azista Space Systems, we offer comprehensive design, development, manufacturing, testing, and qualification services for spaceborne equipment. Our innovative and integrated approach ensures that we deliver top-quality solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of our customers. 

QA Electronics Engineer

Key Responsibilities

Electronics Quality Assurance & Standards Compliance

• Oversee quality assurance activities for Design, development of Satellite bus avionics including

  PCBAs, cable harnesses, avionics, power electronics and subsystem assemblies

  . 
• Implement and enforce ECSS quality standards including 

  ECSS-Q-ST-20

  , 

  ECSS-Q-ST-30

  , 

  ECSS-Q-ST-40

  , 

  ECSS-Q-ST-60

  , and 

  ECSS-Q-ST-70

  . 
• Review and approve 

  schematics, PCB layouts, BOMs, manufacturing documentation, test procedures, and qualification evidence

   for ECSS compliance. 
• Support development and execution of 

  PA/QA plans

  , inspection criteria, acceptance procedures, and project-specific quality guidelines. 

Supplier Quality, Audits & EEE Component Assurance

• Evaluate and audit suppliers for ECSS compliance across PCBA manufacturing, EEE component sourcing, environmental testing, and assembly processes. 
• Review supplier process capability, qualification reports, Certificates of Conformance (CoCs), and manufacturing records. 
• Conduct 

  should-cost, derating, and stress analyses

   for EEE components in accordance with ECSS-Q-ST-60. 
• Ensure complete traceability of components, hardware, and materials through the full manufacturing lifecycle. 

Testing, Verification & Qualification Activities

• Review and approve test plans and procedures for functional, environmental, EMC, and reliability testing as per ECSS requirements. 
• Participate in and support 

  MRRs, TRRs, FRRs

  , and customer/agency technical reviews. 
• Validate manufacturing workmanship according to 

  ECSS-Q-ST-70

   series standards (soldering, bonding, PCB processes). 

Non-Conformance Handling, RCA & Risk Mitigation

• Lead and manage 

  Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs)

  , root-cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA). 
• Conduct FMEA, risk assessments, and reliability-driven reviews to ensure robust quality controls. 
• Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve technical and process-related issues during development, integration, and testing. 

Documentation, Traceability & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Develop, manage, and maintain high-quality documentation including QA plans, test reports, inspection records, qualification files, and compliance matrices. 
• Interface with engineering, production, supply chain, and BD teams to ensure alignment between customer requirements and internal deliverables. 
• Support proposal teams with 

  quality-related inputs

  , including ECSS compliance statements, quality plans, and supplier qualification summaries. 

Qualifications

• 5+ years

   of experience in electronics QA for space or aerospace programs. 
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in 

  Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering

  , or related fields. 

• Mandatory:

   Hands-on experience applying 

  ECSS standards

   on past space-flight hardware or ESA-aligned programs. 
• Strong knowledge of space-grade EEE components, PCBA processes, environmental testing, and reliability engineering. 
• Proven ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards. 
• Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with ESA, CNES, DLR, ASI, or commercial space mission customers. 
• Familiarity with IPC standards (IPC-A-610, J-STD-001), NASA workmanship standards, or DO-254 processes. 
• Experience in supplier auditing, quality oversight, and process qualification. 
• Understanding of PLM/ERP tools and configuration management workflows. 

Inclusion and Diversity

Inclusion and diversity are critical to the success of Azista, and we actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, colour, caste, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category.