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