About the role

  • Product Assurance Engineer at Quantum Technology Laboratories enhancing QKD systems for innovative communication technologies. Involved in ensuring quality across the product lifecycle and leading assurance activities.

Responsibilities

  • Support projects to deliver successful QKD systems by ensuring materials and components are fit for purpose
  • Work within engineering teams to help fail‑proof designs
  • Guide teams through challenges in procurement and MAIT (Manufacturing, Assembly, Integration & Test) phases
  • Define and implement a tailored Product Assurance strategy for space technology maturation programs
  • Lead Product Assurance activities from concept and design through testing, including participation in verification and validation activities
  • Conduct audits, inspections, failure investigations, and reviews to ensure compliance with quality requirements
  • Support the definition and application of quality assurance processes for hardware components
  • Prepare and maintain Product Assurance documentation

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrialization Engineering or a related field
  • 3–5+ years of experience in Product Assurance and/or Quality Assurance, ideally in the space or aerospace sector
  • Solid knowledge of ECSS and other aerospace Product Assurance standards
  • Knowledge of quality management standards, e.g., ISO 9001 or EN 9100, is a plus
  • Technical background in one or more PA disciplines – RAMS, MMPP, EEE, Software
  • Experience with processes and requirements and in managing quality aspects of technology demonstrator programs
  • Experience auditing or qualifying suppliers in the space or other high‑reliability industries
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills, with the ability to engage with customers, suppliers, space agencies, and internal teams
  • Comfortable taking on responsibility and ownership
  • Fluent in English; knowledge of German is a plus.

Benefits

  • Flexible working arrangements in a hybrid model combining remote and on-site collaboration
  • A collaborative and innovative environment in Vienna
  • The opportunity to contribute to and help shape a rapidly growing company
  • The chance to co-develop projects and products at the exciting intersection of quantum and space technology
  • Balanced work‑life integration for employees
  • Attractive workplace with excellent infrastructure at Wienerberg
  • Excellent Italian espresso
  • Humorous and friendly work atmosphere

Job title

Product Assurance Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

€3,284 per month

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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