Quality Assurance Manager / Configurantion Manager

Job description Quality, Configuration & HSE Specialist – Space Systems Location: Prague, Czech Republic | Full-time (part-time possible) | Hybrid Would you like to work in the aerospace industry and contribute to projects involving advanced spacecraft testing technology? Do you enjoy a varied role where Quality Assurance is an important responsibility, but not the only one? At Terma, we are looking for a Quality, Configuration & HSE Specialist to join our small engineering team in Prague, working on customized electrical and electronic testing systems for the space industry. This is intentionally a broad and varied role rather than a 100% Quality Assurance position . Quality Assurance will be an important part of your responsibilities, alongside Configuration Management and Health, Safety & Environment (HSE). Depending on your technical background, qualifications and interests, you may also contribute to hands-on hardware construction and electrical testing. Working in a small engineering team means that responsibilities are varied and collaboration is close. You will have the opportunity to follow projects from proposal and design through production, testing and delivery, while working directly with engineers, customers and colleagues across the international Terma organization. The team and our projects You will join our engineering team in Prague within Terma's Space / Ground Support Business Unit . Our projects involve the design, construction and delivery of customized spacecraft testing systems, including both hardware and software. These systems are known as Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) and are used to test electrical and electronic spacecraft hardware. You will work in an international environment and collaborate closely with engineering teams, customers, suppliers and colleagues across the wider Terma organization. Your responsibilities The role covers a diverse range of activities across Quality Assurance, Configuration Management and HSE , with opportunities to contribute to practical engineering and testing activities depending on your experience and qualifications. Your responsibilities will typically include: Ensuring that contractual, customer and regulatory quality requirements are understood and met throughout our Space / Ground Support projects. Identifying customer quality requirements at an early stage through participation in proposal and contract reviews, and ensuring that these requirements are documented and implemented through the project Quality Assurance Plan (QAP). Preparing, maintaining and updating quality-related documentation for projects, proposals and offers. Representing Quality Assurance during customer-facing project milestone meetings and reviews. Participating in project milestone meetings and ensuring compliance with applicable milestone checklists and processes. Performing practical quality-related activities such as incoming parts inspections, CE compliance checks and support for test procedures. Supporting internal and external quality audits and certification activities. Contributing to supplier quality reviews, process improvements, document updates and other QA-related activities across the wider Terma organization. Supporting and coordinating Configuration Management activities and ensuring that project documentation and configuration records are maintained appropriately. Working with Terma's global HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) organization to ensure the implementation of local HSE procedures in accordance with applicable requirements, including ISO 14001 and ISO 45001. Depending on your technical background and qualifications, contributing to hands-on construction of electrical/electronic hardware and electrical testing of our products. Working as part of the project production team to ensure that required documentation and other project deliverables are completed correctly and on time. This is a full-time position, with part-time arrangements also possible , based in Prague, Czech Republic. We are looking for someone who can join us as soon as possible. Qualifications & Competencies We are looking for someone with a background in Electrical Engineering and/or relevant experience within a high-tech industry , such as space, aerospace, automotive or a comparable technical environment. The ideal candidate will have: A minimum of 3 years of experience in Quality Assurance, quality management, testing, Configuration Management or a related technical role, preferably within a high-tech industry such as space, aerospace or automotive. A qualification under Czech electrical regulation 194 (formerly §50), or an educational background that enables you to obtain this qualification. Fluency in written and spoken English. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently. A willingness and ability to learn and take on responsibilities across different areas. A practical and solution-oriented mindset. The confidence to take ownership, raise concerns and constructively challenge decisions when necessary, while maintaining a collaborative and respectful approach. A strong team mindset: everyone contributes, and we support each other when needed. Applicants must hold the appropriate documentation and authorization to work in the Czech Republic. The following would be an advantage Knowledge of, or an interest in, electronic circuits. Knowledge of quality management standards such as ISO 9001. Experience with Configuration Management. Knowledge of HSE standards and processes, particularly ISO 14001 and ISO 45001. Knowledge of EMC issues. System-level experience and an understanding of the interaction between mechanical, electronic and software components. You do not need to be an expert in every area listed above. We are interested in candidates who bring a strong technical foundation, enjoy working across different disciplines and are motivated to develop their skills and responsibilities within the role. What can Terma offer At Terma, we consider skilled employees, enthusiasm, and job satisfaction as the very foundation of our success and as a prerequisite for the development of the “best-in-class” solutions that Terma provides. We lead the way in applying new technology, offering a wide range of growth opportunities for each individual and emphasizing mutual respect across the board in our workplace. Terma offers you a pleasant working environment, where you can take on challenging tasks and responsibilities in a highly professional company. Great opportunities for training and personal development Challenges in advanced technical environment International and cosmopolitan working atmosphere An employment contract with an attractive compensation package with non-standard benefits. Highly competitive salary Additional information For further information, please contact Ms. Silvia Cavallini by telephone [+49 6151 860050] or by email [<ta.space>@terma.com]. #LI-Hybrid #LI-SI To ensure that your application will reach us and is properly processed, please apply through the link below with an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae, preferably in Europass format and, ideally, a Cover Letter. Privacy Notice By submitting your job application you confirm that you have read, understood, and accepted this Privacy Notice, including Terma’s Privacy Policy as referenced below; and are providing your consent to Terma’s storage and processing of your personal data accordingly. 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Terma The high-tech and innovative Terma Group develops products and systems for defense, non-defense and security applications, including command and control systems, radar systems, self-protection systems for aircraft and vessels, space technology, and aerostructures for the aircraft industry. Terma is headquartered at Aarhus, Denmark. Internationally, Terma has subsidiaries and operations in The Netherlands, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Czech Republic, Austria, Romania, United Arab Emirates, India, Singapore, and the U.S. The Space Business Area contributes with mission-customized software and hardware products including on-board power systems, star trackers, spacecraft testing systems, as well as services to support a number of in-orbit pioneering European scientific and Earth observation satellite missions. Additionally, Terma is contracted for the development and delivery of software and hardware systems and services for numerous ongoing and future European, and international missions. Terma Space operates out of Denmark, The Netherlands, Germany, France, the UK, Czech Republic, Austria, and Romania.