PA/QA Engineer

Language: English

Location: Hybrid (Ghent)

Occupancy: Full-Time / Part-time

Contract type: Employee / Freelance

Reports to: CTO/COO

EDGX is a fast-growing Belgian spacetech company defining the compute layer of the space economy. We’re building the technology that enables intelligent, connected satellites, transforming spacecraft into flexible infrastructure. Our mission is to make that future possible by developing the technologies that unlock compute services in space.

Backed by Imec.istart, ESA, and the European Commission, we’re growing fast. Our first satellite missions are going up in March 2026, and more are sure to follow. If you want to shape the future of space infrastructure, you’ll feel right at home at EDGX.

We build reliable computers for space. As our first dedicated PA/QA Engineer , your job is to build the framework and the evidence to back that claim. You’ll define the product assurance and quality assurance philosophy for EDGX from the ground up, one that fits a pragmatic mentality while targeting the high reliability our customers demand for long-duration LEO missions. You’ll work as a quality engine inside our teams: co-engineering with R&D teams to improve designs, advising production on process improvements, and driving reliability into every layer of the product.

Key Responsibilities

• PA/QA Framework & Philosophy: Define and build the internal product assurance and quality assurance framework from the ground up (standards, processes, audit plans…) tailored to a NewSpace company targeting high reliability in LEO.
• Reliability Proof: Own the analytical proof behind our reliability claims. Conduct and coordinate reliability studies (FMEA/FMECA, FIDES, derating analyses) to quantify and demonstrate mission reliability to customers and agencies.
• Co-Engineering with R&D: Work alongside hardware, software, and mechanical engineers, actively advising on design choices, component selection, and mitigation strategies that improve product reliability.
• Production Process Improvement: Advise and audit the production team on workmanship standards for soldering, harnessing, and other AIT activities. Identify the right places to improve processes and drive those improvements.
• Parts Quality Assurance: Own the parts quality strategy: component derating analysis, approved parts lists, EEE parts screening requirements, and COTS component qualification strategies.
• Configuration Management: Maintain configuration baselines, control change processes, and audit configuration status at key milestones.
• Environmental Testing Support: Support qualification and environmental test campaigns by defining pass/fail criteria and witnessing critical tests.
• External PA/QA Interface: Represent the company’s quality posture to customers, prime contractors, and agencies (ESA, European Commission) on all PA/QA matters.

Your Profile

• Space PA/QA experience: You have several years of experience in the space industry, ideally having grown from an engineering discipline (electrical, mechanical, systems) into product assurance or quality assurance. You understand qualification logic, reliability analysis, and what it takes to deliver flight hardware.
• Reliability engineering: You have hands-on experience with reliability studies — FMEA/FMECA, FIDES, derating analysis, or similar methodologies. You know how to translate reliability claims into quantified, defensible evidence.
• Standards familiarity: You are familiar with ECSS standards (ECSS-Q-ST-10, ECSS-Q-ST-60, ECSS-M-ST-40C) and EEE parts management practices. Formal certification is not required, but you know how these standards translate into day-to-day engineering practice.
• Co-engineer, not just auditor: You’re not happy just flagging issues, you want to sit with the engineers and work through solutions. You combine quality rigour with a pragmatic, collaborative approach.
• Customer-facing confidence: You’re comfortable representing the company’s quality posture to ESA, prime contractors, and satellite manufacturers during reviews and audits.
• Languages: English proficiency is mandatory. A second language (Dutch, German, French, etc.) is appreciated.

What’s in it for you

Joining EDGX means becoming part of an exciting journey to revolutionise the space industry. Here’s what you can expect:

• Foundational Role: You’re building the PA/QA function from zero. Your framework and philosophy will define how EDGX delivers reliability for years to come.
• International Exposure: Interface with ESA, the European Commission, prime contractors, and satellite operators across Europe.
• Startup Culture: Join a fast-growing spacetech startup with a young, driven team and a dynamic, hands-on culture.
• Global Network: Build strong relationships with international partners such as IMEC, ESA, the European Commission, and industry leaders.

And of course, a range of benefits that will keep you satisfied and supported:

• Compensation & Benefits: Receive a competitive salary package with extra-legal benefits, including a company car or mobility budget. xbpgvfh
• Team Life: Take part in monthly Wacky Fridays with team events, dinners, and team-building activities.