Tyvak International, a Terran Orbital company, is seeking a motivated **Product Assurance / Quality Assurance Officer - protected categories (L.68/99)**.
You will become part of a growing Product and Quality Assurance team, a collaborative team to develop innovative nano-satellite vehicle solutions for multiple projects, ensuring a high-quality level of the spacecrafts.
The individual will be responsible for managing the PA tasks and activities during the full program lifecycle, starting from design to in-orbit operations.
The PA/QA Officer will work in close contact with the programs' technical team and Program Manager, Institutional and Commercial Customers, and External Providers, in a fast-paced environment for both active Programs and Proposals.
**Specific tasks may include**:
- Support and oversight the Assembly, Integration and Test activities of spacecrafts
- Participation in Customer Project reviews (PDR, CDR, QAR, etc.
)
- Preparation and management of Key and Mandatory Inspection Points (KIP/MIP) during AIT
- Preparation, implementation, and maintenance of product and quality assurance policies and procedures
- Tailoring of the ECSS-Q based on the mission-specific objectives and requirements
- Oversight of PA processes implementation in Program's activities, including internal auditing activities
- Management of Non-conformances, deviations, critical items control and Quality records generation
- Preparation of PA/QA documentation for program reviews (Declared Lists, Nonconformance reports, Mission-Specific PA Plans, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, Safety Data Package etc.
)
- Continuous improvement of Design, Assembly and Quality Processes and procedures
- Guide the selection, evaluation and control of External Providers, and generate a Mechanical Parts, Materials, Processes and Components control processes in accordance with the required standards for the specific project
- Adaptability to work in a small team environment closely with hardware, software, mechanical, and systems engineers, to ensure effective and efficient processes
- Additional duties on quality matters may be assigned as needed.
NOTE: _Vacancy is expected to be filled in no more than 30 calendar days from the completion of the hiring process._
**Requirements**:
- **Belonging to protected categories (L.68/99) is mandatory**:
- 1-5 years of working experience as PA or Quality Engineer/Officer or equivalent role.
- Bachelor's/MSc degree in Aerospace Engineering, Management Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronic Engineering is mandatory with no experience in the role.
- Previous experience in aerospace, automotive, or engineering industries in process designing and managing Quality Management System.
- Knowledge of the ECSS-Q standards and Quality Standards (ISO9001, AS/EN9100, etc.)
is considered a plus.
- Familiarity with spacecraft and/or launch vehicle control systems, Small satellite or CubeSat experience, is strongly preferable.
- Familiarity with standard industrial quality control tools, or Atlassian suite is a plus.
- Proficient use of written and oral English language.
- Good communications skills and teamwork spirit.
- Analytical abilities, aptitude for critical thinking and a rigorous attention to detail.
- Strong problem solving and stress management skills
- Availability for short national and/or international travel
- Flexibility and ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
**Benefits**
Salary and benefits are EU market competitive and include Welfare, Benefits, Private Insurance, Flexible working Hours
**About Tyvak International**
The main company office is located in Torino, Italy.
**Work Environment**
The job operates in a professional office environment but in a manufacturing company.
This job routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and scanners.