The posting
Space Inventor designs, builds and integrates satellites and satellite subsystems for commercial, institutional and defence customers. We are headquartered in Aalborg, with offices in Copenhagen and Leuven.
Reaction wheels are one of our core equipment products. The Reaction Wheels Programme brings together sales, development and production around one portfolio, so that customer needs, design decisions and manufacturing stay aligned. Production runs within our shared manufacturing organisation, with dedicated staff and facilities for reaction wheels.
The role
You make sure our reaction wheels are built right, documented right and delivered on time to the right standards. The role combines two responsibilities: product assurance across development and production, and project management of our reaction wheel deliveries to customers.
You work across the whole value stream - you are close to the development team on design maturity and documentation, close to production and procurement on prototypes and series builds, and the main coordination point towards sales, finance and the customer for each delivery.
The position reports to the lead of the Reaction Wheels Programme and is based in Aalborg.
Responsibilities
New product introduction and production readiness
- Take part in new product introduction for reaction wheels, from prototype to series production.
- Prepare and participate in manufacturing readiness reviews, and follow up on the actions they raise.
- Coordinate and follow batch 0 production, incl. qualification of suppliers, and capture lessons learned into processes, work instructions and design updates.
- Coordinate with production and procurement on building prototypes and ordering components, often on short notice.
Product assurance responsibilities
- Ensure development and production follow Space Inventor requirements, procedures and applicable standards.
- Write and review technical and quality documentation, including specifications, test procedures, test reports, build records and end-item data packages.
- Follow up on nonconformances, deviations and corrective actions, and drive them to closure.
- Support verification planning and make sure test evidence is complete before hardware leaves the house.
Configuration control
- Use our ERP and PLM tools to keep parts, BOMs and documents under version control.
- Ensure design changes are correctly released and implemented in the system, so production builds and procurement buys the right revision.
Delivery project management
- Act as project manager for reaction wheel deliveries to customers, from order to shipment.
- Plan and track schedule, scope and risk, and coordinate between sales, development, production and finance.
- Take part in customer meetings, report progress and handle technical and quality questions with the relevant specialists.
- Help keep the internal value chain aligned, so the reaction wheel portfolio is delivered on time and at the agreed quality.
Qualifications
- An engineering degree, or equivalent experience, in mechanical, electrical, mechatronic or a related field.
- A broad technical understanding of mechanics, electronics and embedded software, enough to engage with specialists in each and spot gaps between them.
- Experience with product assurance, quality assurance or project management in hardware development or production.
- Hands-on experience with ERP (Business Central) and PLM systems, BOM structures and configuration or change management.
- Experience writing and reviewing technical documentation.
- Fluent written and spoken English. Danish is an advantage, not a requirement.
It is an advantage if you have worked with space or other high-reliability hardware, ECSS or similar standards, new product introduction, or customer-facing delivery projects.
Who you are
You are adaptable and solution oriented. You are comfortable in a dynamic development environment where an idea can become a prototype within days, and you find ways to keep quality and traceability in place without slowing that pace down.
You take ownership, follow through and communicate clearly with engineers, operators, buyers, finance and customers alike. You are structured enough to keep control of documentation and configuration, and pragmatic enough to know when good enough is right for the stage the product is in.
What we offer
A central role in a prioritized and strategically important and growing product line, with direct influence on how reaction wheels are developed, produced and delivered. You will work with experienced colleagues across development, manufacturing and sales, and see the hardware you help deliver go to orbit.
How to apply
If you’re ready to take your career to the next level, apply by submitting your CV and application.
If you have any questions about the position, feel free to contact us via [email protected], and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
Interviews are held continuously until the right candidate is found. Start date to be agreed, but preferably with start-up as soon as possible.
About Space Inventor
Space Inventor is a leading Satellite company with a passion for exploring space and delivering innovative solutions in satellite technology. Our mission is to revolutionize the space industry with creativity, technical expertise, and reliability. With our 250+ years of combined experience in the space industry, we are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what satellites can achieve.
