PA/QA Engineer Harness & Electrical Assembly | Space Industry

Job Description

The client is seeking a PA/QA Engineer specializing in Harness & Electrical Assembly to support high-reliability electrical hardware within the space industry. The position focuses on workmanship inspection, electrical harness quality, and Product Assurance/Quality Assurance activities in accordance with ECSS and relevant IPC standards.

The successful candidate will have a strong practical understanding of electrical harness systems, including routing, shielding, integration, assembly, soldering, and crimping. The role carries significant responsibility for workmanship acceptance and quality decisions in a high-reliability space environment.

Key Responsibilities

Inspect and approve soldered electrical assemblies and connections in accordance with ECSS-Q-ST-70-61.

Monitor and provide quality support for crimping and electrical harness assembly activities following ECSS-Q-ST-70-26.

Serve as the inspection authority for soldering, crimping, electrical assemblies, and harness workmanship, including making accept/reject quality decisions.

Provide guidance and practical support to ECSS-certified operators regarding workmanship and applicable quality requirements.

Work with Category 3 soldering and Category 2/3 crimping activities and support operators in maintaining required standards.

Track, support, and follow up on Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) in line with applicable ECSS procedures.

Coordinate with engineering, production, suppliers, subcontractors, customers, and Product Assurance/Quality Assurance teams.

Ensure electrical hardware and harness assemblies meet the required reliability, workmanship, and quality standards.

Contribute to inspection planning, quality assurance, testing, and validation activities where required.

Required Qualifications & Technical Skills

Certification for inspection of soldered electrical assemblies according to ECSS-Q-ST-70-61 - Inspector Level, Category 2/3.

Alternatively, certification in IPC J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, or IPC/WHMA-A-620 Class 3, combined with demonstrated inspection authority.

Ability and willingness to obtain ECSS Inspector Category 2/3 certification where applicable.

Practical understanding of electrical harness design and routing principles.

Knowledge of cable routing, shielding, harness integration, and electrical component assembly.

Basic understanding of electrical systems and schematics is desirable.

Knowledge of relevant ECSS-Q-ST-20 quality assurance principles.

Familiarity with ECSS-Q-ST-10 Product Assurance Management.

Understanding of ECSS-Q-ST-10-09 non-conformance control and NCR management.

Knowledge of the ECSS-Q-ST-70 series covering materials, mechanical parts, and processes.

Working knowledge of ECSS-Q-ST-70-26 for crimping.

Familiarity with IPC-A-610 for electronic assemblies.

Knowledge of IPC/WHMA-A-620 for cable and wire harness workmanship.

Experience or knowledge in inspection planning, quality assurance, testing, and validation.

Desired Competencies

Quality Assurance and Product Assurance

Harness Design and IPC Cabling Standards

Electrical/Electronics Assembly Inspection

Soldering and Crimping Inspection

Inspection Planning

Test & Validation

Electronics Systems

Communication Technology

Process & Production Engineering

Plant Engineering and Piping

Space Industry / Space Hardware

APQP Planning and Product Approval

Personal Attributes

Excellent attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship.

Practical, hands-on approach to inspection and problem solving.

Ability to train, guide, and mentor technical personnel.

High level of integrity when making quality-related decisions.

Confident and consistent judgement when determining workmanship acceptance or rejection.

Strong ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Application Method: Interested candidates can apply by sending their profile to hr@semiconservicenordic.com