Manager | Product Assurance Lead at CEiiA

Porto, , Portugal -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Product Assurance, Space Systems, Engineering Support, Communication Skills, Management Skills, Coordination Skills, Critical Thinking, Attention To Detail, Interpersonal Skills, Autonomy, Proactivity, Systems Engineering, Quality Assurance, Requirements Analysis, Multidisciplinary Teamwork, Configuration Management

Industry

research

Description

Company Description N3O – NewSpace Earth Observation Orbital Objects – was born to build sustainable satellite manufacturing and integration capabilities focused on the needs of a growing market segment, that reinforces the Portuguese space sector position in the European space market. As the key Portuguese Integrator for small satellites, N3O manages the complexity associated with the development and deployment of Earth Observation systems, delivering turnkey products. Currently, N3O is spearheading the development of the Iberian initiative ”Atlantic Constellation” in partnership with CEiiA. We are looking for someone who sees beyond components and specifications, someone who understands that excellence in Product Assurance is what transforms bold ideas into trusted space systems. You will be joining a team that merges decades of experience in the European space industry with the brightest emerging talent in space engineering and science. If you are driven by purpose, thrive in multidisciplinary environments, and want your work to leave a lasting impact in the NewSpace era, we invite you to help us build the Atlantic Constellation and define the next chapter of space innovation. Job Description Responsible and Lead for the Product Assurance domain for a space project; Responsible for the evaluation and determination of the reliability of space products; Responsible for the development of procedures for the procurement and acquisition of materials, components, and subsystems for space use; Responsible for ensuring that materials, mechanical and electrical components, and processes used to assemble space systems (whether satellites, probes, launchers, or others) are suitable for the intended purpose throughout the system's entire life cycle; Responsible for the identification of qualified suppliers of components, parts, and units for space use; Responsible for the identification of quality issues with the space product or system and reporting them to the relevant technical system leaders; Preparing technical meetings and contributing to adherence to configuration management processes; Representing an independent technical authority within development teams regarding materials, processes, mechanical and electrical components, and parts; Providing engineering support for space system development activities; Responsible for compliance verification with product assurance requirements for systems under development. Qualifications Bachelor's degree, Master's degree (preferred), or PhD in engineering, physics, mathematics, or similar fields; Relevant professional or academic experience in space mission design in fast-paced environments; Knowledge of systems engineering and the development of space missions, or space systems and subsystems; 5 or more years of experience (academic or professional) in space mission or instruments development projects; Proven professional or academic experience in implementing and overseeing product assurance processes for space systems, preferably with direct application in operational environments, complemented by prior management and leadership experience in multidisciplinary teams; Excellent communication skills and open mindset. Team leading experience is an asset; Strong management and coordination skills; Good overview in the relevant engineering disciplines to develop space missions and instruments; Analysis and tracking of requirements and specifications. Ability to organize and structure information; Autonomy and proactivity; Strong interpersonal skills; Ability to work in multi-disciplinary and cross-functional environments; High standards, rigor, and critical thinking; Strong command of the English language; Attention to detail. Additional Information Relaxed work environment, dynamic and multidisciplinary teams. We facilitate and promote a balanced and healthy lifestyle, coordinating work with personal life. Health insurance. Partnerships with gyms and others. Up to three additional vacation days. Birthday day off.

Responsibilities

Lead the Product Assurance domain for space projects, ensuring the reliability of space products and compliance with product assurance requirements. Develop procedures for procurement and identify qualified suppliers while addressing quality issues in collaboration with technical leaders.