Quality Control (QC) Engineer (shift based)

Aim high, go beyond!

At Open Cosmos we are solving the world’s biggest challenges from space, providing businesses, governments and researchers access to more readily available information than ever before - ready for the challenge?

Then read on...

Our COO Teams are the engine that powers Open Cosmos’ operations.

This division brings together mission management, supply chain, and quality & product assurance to make sure every mission is delivered smoothly, reliably, and to the highest standards.

They turn plans into action, keeping us efficient and mission-ready at all times.

Working in the QPA Team

At Open Cosmos, our Quality and Product Assurance (QPA) team is central to ensuring that everything we deliver meets the highest standards of performance, reliability, and safety.

The team is dedicated to embedding quality into every stage of our work — from design and development through to production, testing, and launch — ensuring that our satellites and systems are ready to perform their mission with confidence.

What will you be doing?

As a Quality Control (QC) Engineer, you’ll be a hands-on presence providing quality oversight during build, integration, and test activities.

You’ll work closely with Engineering, AIT, Supply Chain, and suppliers to ensure only fully compliant hardware and software progress through the production lifecycle.

Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections of mechanical, electrical, and electronic hardware in line with ECSS, ISO9001, and internal quality requirements.

Verify compliance against engineering drawings, specifications, and acceptance criteria.

Provide quality oversight during AIT activities, including integration, testing, and environmental campaigns.

Raise, document, and track non-conformances, deviations, and waivers, supporting root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Participate in Material Review Boards (MRBs) and support implementation of agreed dispositions.

Ensure configuration management and full traceability across design, build, test, and delivery phases.

Review manufacturing, inspection, and test documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.

Support supplier quality activities, including source inspections, incoming acceptance, and follow-up on supplier non-conformances.