Product Assurance Specialist

D-Orbit is looking for a Product Assurance Specialist to join our Product and Quality Assurance department, part of Operational Excellence, and reporting to the Head of Product Assurance, based in Fino Mornasco (CO).

In this role, you will develop, implement, and maintain product assurance practices and related disciplines, including EEE, radiation assurance, materials and processes, software quality assurance, quality assurance, RAMS, and SQA. You will work closely with Product Assurance Managers for product assurance and safety for D-Orbit’s platforms and contribute to drive quality across the assigned product portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage Product Assurance activities and related disciplines throughout the project lifecycle, participating in day-to-day project activities.
• Actively contribute to project reviews by preparing required documentation and reviewing documentation produced by the team.
• Manage non-conformance review activities, including NCR coordination and follow-up.
• Perform tailoring activities and prepare statements of compliance for externally provided project requirements, including ECSS requirements.
• Ensure that products and services comply with applicable internal and external standards and requirements.
• Work in synergy with the Product Assurance Manager and Engineering team.

Experience Required:

• Previous experience in institutional or commercial space programs.
• Previous experience in the aviation sector.
• Experience with ECSS standards, or willingness to develop ECSS expertise.
• At least 2 years of proven experience managing product assurance activities.

Required skills:

• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Rigorous and methodical approach to work.
• Ability to think ahead, anticipate risks, and propose preventive actions.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant engineering discipline.

Language/IT:

• Full professional proficiency in the English language.
• Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Requirements Database (Doors, Jama, Code Beamer)
• Cooperation tools (Confluence, JIRA)
• Eclipse
• Deep knowledge of AI tools

We offer a base salary range of €30,000–€40,000 gross per year for this role, depending on experience and location, plus a performance-based variable component. Final offer may vary based on overall fit and internal equity.

Additional Benefits

• Meal vouchers
• Variable compensation
• Wellhub platform, offering a wide range of fitness, wellness, and wellbeing services
• Serenis platform, including unlimited individual psychotherapy, nutrition, and coaching sessions
• Flexible working arrangements, including smart working options and flexible scheduling based on role and team requirements

Who we are?
Are you ready to take your career to new heights? At D-Orbit, we're pioneering the future of space logistics and transportation. Established in 2011, our company has been at the forefront of helping businesses unlock the full potential of the final frontier—profitably and sustainably.

As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside a diverse group of highly skilled individuals, all driven by a shared passion for innovation and excellence. So, if you are passionate about space and ready to take your ambition to new heights, join us in our global mission to push the boundaries of what's possible!

D-Orbit is part of a broader group that also includes Planetek, bringing together complementary expertise in space logistics, Earth observation, geospatial solutions, and advanced space services. Together, we share a common ambition: to enable innovative, sustainable, and high-impact solutions across the space sector.

Why join D-Orbit?

• Work on missions that shape the future of space
• International and multidisciplinary environment
• Flexible working model
• Opportunity to contribute directly to company growth
• High level of autonomy and ownership

Hiring Process:

Here’s how our hiring process works—simple and straightforward:

• Application Review – We carefully review applications that match the key requirements of the role. If your profile is selected for the next stage, a member of our People & Culture team will contact you directly. We genuinely appreciate every application, even when there is not a match for the current opportunity.
• Introduction Call – A conversation with the People & Culture team to get to know each other, discuss the opportunity, and align expectations.
• Technical and Team Interviews – One or more interviews focused on the skills, experience, and approach relevant to the role.
• Offer – If there is a strong mutual fit, we will share an offer and discuss the next steps.

The exact process may vary depending on the role.

We aim to keep candidates informed throughout the process and appreciate your patience as we carefully evaluate applications.

We’re excited to get to know you and see if you might be the next person to help us shaping the future of space!

NON-EU applicants:

At this time, we can only consider candidates who already have the legal right to work in the country where the position is based.

Please note that this role requires a regular on-site presence and is not a fully remote position.

Some activities must be carried out in our facilities, many others are location-independent, and they can be performed effectively even remotely. This is why we don't measure the performance of people by how many hours they spend at the office: we only measure the outcome.

At D-Orbit, diversity and inclusivity are not just values, they are integral to our mission and the way we operate. We are committed to fostering an environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and celebrated for their unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is not only the right thing to do, but it also leads to better decision making, innovation, and overall success. We actively strive to build a culture where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, and where all voices are heard and valued. We are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels safe, supported, and empowered to share their ideas, and where everyone is given equal opportunities to grow and excel. We believe that our differences make us stronger, and we will continue to work diligently to create an inclusive culture at D-Orbit that reflects this belief.