Lead IVVQ Engineer - Space Electronics
12-Month Contract
Location Zurich
We are supporting a leading defence and space technology client in their search for a Lead IVVQ Engineer to join a cutting-edge space electronics programme.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the full IVVQ lifecycle for space electronics across various hardware models (BB, EM, QM, FM)
- Define test setups using commercial and custom-designed equipment
- Contribute to the design and development of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and electrical harnesses
- Author and review Test Plans, AIT Plans, procedures, and reports per ECSS standards
- Execute performance tests at board, equipment, and system levels
- Perform requirement verification and root cause analysis for non-conformances
- Automate test setups and data acquisition using Python-based tools
- Coordinate with Systems Engineering and Design teams on testing matters
- Conduct thermal and EMC testing to ECSS standards
- Participate in mechanical (vibration/shock) testing campaigns
- Occasional travel to support test campaigns at external facilities
Requirements:
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent
- Minimum 3 years of relevant industry experience in the space sector
- Strong hands-on experience with space electronics across all model types, including FM
- Proficiency in thermal/mechanical testing and EMC per ECSS
- Skilled in board-level testing using oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers, and other diagnostic tools
- Familiarity with system-level integration and debugging (HW/FW/SW)
- Experience with automated test systems and Python scripting
- Advantageous: DOORS experience and custom test software development
Apply now to be part of an innovative and impactful space electronics programme. Early availability is a plus.
