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Junior Quality Engineer for Avionic Projects - Germany

Orbital Critical Systems Hamburg, Germany

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Salary: €45,000 - €60,000 / year

Posted Feb 18, 2026Apply by Mar 29, 2026

Role & seniority: Quality Manufacturing Engineer (on-site, Germany). Seniority not specified; mid-career level implied.

Stack/tools: MS Office; quality engineering methods; risk-based decision support; test planning/validation/verification/certification activities.

Top 3 responsibilities

  • Lead key quality tasks across the full project lifecycle.

  • Ensure process compliance and adherence to contractual requirements; act as quality interface for customers and suppliers.

  • Confirm product conformity with legal/contractual standards and support risk-based decisions; provide structured quality reporting.

Must-have skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.

  • Experience in Quality Engineering.

  • Knowledge of MS Office.

  • Fluent in German and English.

  • EU citizenship.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with aerospace/defence/transport safety-critical domains (implied by role).

  • Additional quality standards/certifications (e.g., IPQE, AS9100) any relevant exposure.

Location & work type

  • On-site in Germany; permanent German contract with relocation assistance and language training; long-term projects.

Full Description

Orbital Critical Systems (CAF Group) a leading company in safety‑critical software for aerospace, defence and transport, is looking for Quality Manufacturing Engineer to join our on‑site teams in Germany.

Why join us?

Competitive salary according to German standards: €45,000–€60,000 Support in finding accommodation and German language training. Full relocation assistance and administrative support Permanent German contract + long‑term projects Team-building activities and regular technical follow‑ups Multicultural, inclusive, and innovative environment

What You Will Do

Lead key quality tasks across the full project lifecycle. Ensure process compliance and adherence to contractual requirements. Act as the quality interface for customers and suppliers. Confirm product conformity with legal and contractual standards. Support risk‑based decisions to secure scope, time and cost targets. Contribute to test planning, validation, verification and certification activities. Provide clear and structured quality reporting within project teams.

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field Experience in Quality Engineering Knowledge of MS Office

Mandatory languages: Fluent in German and English. Applicants must hold citizenship of a European country.

✈ Ready to take off? Apply now and grow your career in Germany! 🎯

Quality EngineeringProcess ComplianceContractual Requirements AdherenceCustomer InterfaceSupplier InterfaceProduct Conformity ConfirmationRisk-Based DecisionsTest PlanningValidationVerificationCertificationQuality ReportingMS Officemulti-location

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