Quality Assurance Officer

The Quality Assurance Officer will be responsible for implementing and reviewing quality assurance policies, maintaining the Agency's Quality Management System (QMS), and ensuring compliance with ISO standards and international best practices. The role involves conducting audits, inspections, and investigations related to space systems, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

• Implementing and reviewing policies, procedures, and strategies related to quality assurance and control
• Maintaining the Agency's Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring adherence to ISO standards and international best practices
• Conducting quality audits, inspections, surveys, and spot checks on space systems, operators, and suppliers, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards
• Monitoring and assessing compliance with technical, operational, and safety standards for space systems across design, manufacturing, testing, deployment, and operations
• Documenting the management processes for the certification, renewal, suspension, or withdrawal of licenses and authorizations for space operators and related personnel
• Investigating occurrences, incidents, and quality deviations, preparing reports and contributing to corrective and preventive actions
• Investigating accidents and incidents involving space systems, ensuring proper documentation and implementation of safety recommendations
• Reviewing proposed changes to technical and maintenance documentation, ensuring consistency with KSA's quality standards
• Evaluating recommendations from technical departments, ensuring proposed changes align with quality requirements
• Analyzing quality assurance and safety performance data, preparing periodic reports for internal and regulatory purposes
• Undertaking the development of risk-based performance indicators related to quality and operational safety
• Facilitating technical engagements with contractors, service providers, and international partners, ensuring alignment with KSA's quality and safety expectations
• Contributing to the promotion of continuous improvement by participating in knowledge management activities, audits, and reviews

• Bachelor's degree in any of the following disciplines: Physics, Astronomy, Astrophysics, Aeronautical/Aerospace, Remote Sensing, Geographical Information Science, Geo-Spatial Engineering, Surveying, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Control and Instrumentation, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results