Quality Assurance Engineer

Overview:

Azista Industries Private Limited, Hyderabad and Berlin Space Technologies GmBH, Berlin are coming together in Ahmedabad to create a unique production facility for small satellites that would make a big difference. This is the first private scale satellite production house in India and one of the first production lines for satellites anywhere in the world. In the words of one of the founders of BST it’s the Henry Ford moment for satellites!

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Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated QA/QC Engineer to ensure the reliability, safety, and compliance of space-grade components and systems. The role involves overseeing quality processes across design, manufacturing, assembly, integration, and testing phases of spacecraft & subsystems such as avionics, power & Control systems, and payloads.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Assurance (QA):

• Develop and implement quality plans, procedures, and standards (e.g., ISRO-PAS, ECSS, MIL-STD).
• Participate in design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) to ensure quality requirements are embedded.
• Conduct audits and process evaluations across vendors and internal teams.
• Ensure traceability and configuration control of components and documentation & Version control of Designs as well as documents.
• Support risk management and failure mode analysis (FMEA, FTA).

Quality Control (QC):

• Perform inspection and testing of incoming components, in-process assemblies, and final products.
• Monitor and verify compliance with ATPs (Acceptance Test Procedures), PID, and DTRs.
• Coordinate environmental testing (thermal, vibration, EMI/EMC) and review results.
• Investigate non-conformances and lead root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Maintain calibration and certification records of test equipment.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering.
• 2-3 years of experience in QA/QC roles, preferably in aerospace or space systems.
• Familiarity with standards like ECSS, ISRO-PAS, MIL-STD-883, IPC-A-610.
• Hands-on experience with inspection tools, test benches, and environmental chambers.
• Strong documentation, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with satellite subsystems (e.g., Reaction Wheel, Battery, EPS, CDH).
• Experience with satellite Assembly & Integration QA/QC.
• Knowledge of reliability engineering and statistical quality control.
• Exposure to cleanroom protocols and ESD-safe handling.
• Certification/Knowledge in Six Sigma, AS9100, or ISO 9001 is a plus.