Quality Assurance Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: Onsite in Bordeaux, France. Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship are provided for eligible candidates.

Salary: €50,000 – €70,000

Company

The Exploration Company is developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle designed for cargo transport and future human spaceflight.

What you will do

• Manage supplier quality requirements and perform contract execution surveillance.
• Execute inspection control activities across incoming, manufacturing, assembly, integration, and testing stages.
• Lead nonconformance detection, documentation, and Material Review Board (MRB) activities.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Review and approve MAIT procedures to ensure compliance with aerospace standards like AS9100.
• Train staff on quality best practices and coordinate calibration activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a quality assurance role within high-reliability manufacturing (aerospace, space, or defense).
• Strong knowledge of quality standards such as EN/AS9100 and ISO 9001.
• Proficiency in inspection techniques, GD&T, and nonconformance management tools (8D, 5-Whys).
• Experience with quality tools including FMEA and control plans.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Nice to have

• Experience with special processes like welding or Non-Destructive Testing (NDT).
• Proficiency in Power BI or similar data visualization tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Agile work environment with fast decision-making processes.
• Transparent and collaborative culture focused on overcoming technical risks.
• Opportunity to contribute to the democratization of space exploration.
• Relocation support and visa sponsorship for international candidates.