QA/PA Engineer [26001]

CS GROUP has been successfully providing digital end-to-end systems and engineering services for more than 40 years. With over 2000 employees worldwide, we combine advanced and unique skills in both information technology and space data engineering. We combine entrepreneurial agility with cutting-edge technological expertise. CS GROUP is a leading provider of operational systems and an important and trusted long-term partner for space and defence organisations. At CS GROUP, we are driven by innovation and we value our most important asset: our people.

• At Least 2 years in space systems activities, with focus on the following areas:
• System Integration and Validation;
• Maintenance activities;
• Software development activities.
• At least 2 years of continuous experience in project Quality Assurance positions
• Good knowledge of ISO standards
• Good knowledge of ECSS standards;
• Hands-on experience in QA processes definition, implementation, monitoring and control;
• Hands-on experience in risks management and lessons learned processes;
• Experience in a rational application of international quality standards;
• Hands-on experience in managing, reporting and following-up of procured items;
• Knowledge of requirements management tools, e.g. DOORS;
• Experience of working on collaborative programs between different partners;
• Proven experience in a service desk or technical support role, preferably related to IPR and software licensing;
• Strong understanding of Intellectual Property Rights and software licensing management;
• Relevant certifications in IPR or software licensing are a plus;
• Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Very good attitude to teamwork.

• Support the PA & QA policies for all elements of projects, in compliance with the customer's Product Assurance and Safety policy.
• Implement plans, define inputs, outputs, participants, responsibilities, interfaces, coordinate efforts of participants, and produce resulting consolidated inputs;
• Define and maintain PA & QA procedures in the assigned area of responsibility;
• Ensure the correct implementation of the relevant processes in the assigned area of responsibility.
• Ensure that the baseline definition of the System Requirement Document (including management of Change Requests, Change Proposals, Requests for Waiver / Deviation, preparation of Change Control Board meetings, etc.) is properly defined and controlled in its evolutions;
• Organise and support the Anomalies Review Boards (ARB) and Non-conformances Review Boards (NRB);
• Analyse and report on QA critical issues, proposing and following up preventive and recovery actions;
• Support the definition and regular monitoring of established metrics on the main processes within the assigned area of responsibility;
• Attending progress meetings as relevant and identifying areas of concern pertaining to QA;
• Review (and contribute to as required), from a QA perspective, the documents produced by the team;
• Organise project reviews related in the assigned area of responsibility according to the prescribed processes, also acting as Review Secretary as required;
• Support QA audits as required;
• Provide QA consultancy for the implementation of Configuration Management processes in the assigned area of responsibility.

This job is located in Darmstadt, Germany.

If you think you have what it takes for this job, please send your CV (in English and in Word or PDF) to Andrés Izquierdo, by clicking on the button “Apply for this job” quoting job DE-HP-26001. An exciting and dynamic international working environment awaits you!

Last apply date: 01/02/2026!

Please note: Due to work permit requirements for this position, please apply only if you are citizen of a European Union state or if you are eligible to obtain a work permit for Germany.

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