About the vacancy
Quality Assurance
About Your Next Job
Do you have a passion for space travel and quality assurance? Do you have experience as a product assurance manager? Do you enjoy helping projects perform beyond expectations? Now you have the chance to contribute to scientific research both inside and outside our atmosphere. SRON develops measuring instruments that make this possible and in this position you can contribute to these high-quality developments!
About Your Next Colleagues
This vacancy is part of the PA/QA/CC team within the Engineering Group. The EC Group is made up of mechanical and electronic designers, instrument makers, system engineers, software engineers and PA/QA/CC (Product Assurance/Quality Assurance/Configuration Control). You will be part of a team of four Product Assurance managers, a QA engineer and two document controllers, stationed in Leiden and Groningen. The PA manager can work at both locations.
About Your Tasks and Responsibilities
SRON contributes to various scientific space missions through various projects by realising groundbreaking instruments. The super-sensitive detectors developed by SRON contain highly accurate mechanical and optical parts, electronics and firmware/software. Due to the unique conditions in the space, there are strict requirements for the design, hardware, processes and testing. SRON processes often require a high degree of cleanliness. In addition, SRON conducts extensive tests on the end products so that the instrument can be delivered to the spacecraft. From the planning of the production of the first component to delivery to the spacecraft, the processes must be supported from a quality assurance perspective.
The PA manager is involved in all types of projects, including the realization of all products for space travel. You like to deal with questions such as "can we build it", "is the process defined in enough detail" and "will it survive the mission". Your role requires a mindset where you are able to approve an electronic or mechanical design or software product in accordance with a set of established quality criteria and the processes to obtain this approval.
In addition to the projects, you will also contribute to assessing and improving design, making and testing processes. You will implement improvements in existing processes as a team and help develop new technology. Your position will take into account, among other things: process validation, cleanliness, electrostatic safety, traceability and quality assurance.
About Your Skills and Experience
For this great position, you need at least a college degree in engineering or a related field. Experience as a PA manager is an advantage.
We are looking for someone who enjoys working together, has strong analytical skills and values open communication. Your unique approach is welcome. You can work independently to help implement the project's PA requirements. You have a structured approach, a well-thought-out critical mindset and are solution-oriented when taking on challenges.
As a PA manager, some experience working in multidisciplinary teams (mechanics, electronics, optics, software) is an advantage. You have knowledge and experience in the field of:
• Technical disciplines
• ECSS standards and their implementation
• PA related assessments such as NRB, MPCB, PCB, ERCB
• Evaluation and validation of PMP, including cleaning, surface treatment, SMT
Do you also have experience with software or firmware? Then that's a plus!
If you are motivated to be part of the project team and contribute to product assurance, this is your chance to join our team.
Don't have much experience yet, but do you see this as your mission? Then contact us, because who knows, we might be able to help each other!
About Your Benefits
The position we offer is a full-time position. You will be employed by
NWO-I (Foundation for Dutch Scientific Research Institutes). The appointment is in the position of Product Assurance manager B, on the basis of a temporary contract with NWO-I for at least one year, with the prospect of permanent employment.
The salary is in accordance with the NWO salary scale 10 with a maximum of € 5,758.00 gross per month on a full-time basis, depending on education level and experience.
NWO-I offers good secondary employment conditions, such as:
• An end-of-year bonus of 8.33% of the gross annual salary
• A holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary
• 42 vacation days per year based on full-time employment
• Reimbursement of travel expenses
• An excellent pension scheme
• Opportunities for (additional) personal development
• Excellent Parental Leave Facilities
• Ample training opportunities
• Possibility of flexible working hours
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About SRON
Space Research Organisation Netherlands (SRON) enables breakthroughs in international space research. We develop technology and instruments for missions of the future and conduct research in the field of astrophysics and atmospheric sciences. We work closely with leading international partners such as ESA, NASA and JAXA, as well as companies from the aerospace and high-tech industries. In addition, we support Dutch and international researchers in their participation in space missions and in the effective use of scientific data. As the national institute for space research, SRON coordinates the participation of the Netherlands in ESA's science programme and works closely with Dutch universities, other NWO institutes, companies and government agencies to promote a coherent national agenda for space research.
Your place at SRON
At SRON, we believe that a diverse workforce in terms of gender, age and cultural background is essential for conducting excellent research. That's why we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
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More information & contact
Visit www.sron.nl for more information about our scientific research, technology, expertise, missions and facilities. Applications, CVs and possibly a portfolio for this position will be processed via the application form for this vacancy on www.werkenbijsron.nl, until the vacancy has been filled. Would you like to know more specifically about the position? Please contact Gerard Maas, head of the PA/QA/CC department, via e-mail: G.A.J.Maas@sron.nl.
We do not appreciate acquisition in response to this vacancy.
About SRON
Space Research Organisation Netherlands (SRON) enables breakthroughs in international space research. We develop technology and instruments for missions of the future and conduct research in the field of astrophysics and atmospheric sciences. We work closely with leading international partners such as ESA, NASA and JAXA, as well as companies from the aerospace and high-tech industries. In addition, we support Dutch and international researchers in their participation in space missions and in the effective use of scientific data. As the national institute for space research, SRON coordinates the participation of the Netherlands in ESA's science programme and works closely with Dutch universities, other NWO institutes, companies and government agencies to promote a coherent national agenda for space research.
Your place at SRON
At SRON, we believe that a diverse workforce in terms of gender, age and cultural background is essential for conducting excellent research. That's why we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
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SRON's mission is to achieve breakthroughs in international scientific research from space. To this end, SRON develops groundbreaking technology and advanced space instruments. SRON promotes societal applications for space technology. We have a strong international reputation as 'excellent in space research'. The quality and societal relevance of our science is considered ‘world-leading’.