Harness & Electrical Assembly PA/QA Engineer (Space Hardware, ECSS)

Company Description ECAPS AB is a chemical and engineering company specializing in advanced rocket engines and ADN-based propellant solutions for space and defense applications. With more than two decades of experience, ECAPS has established itself as a trusted leader in propulsion technology, blending innovation in chemistry and engineering with robust manufacturing capabilities. The company designs propulsion and fuel systems with a strong focus on performance, reliability, and mission success. ECAPS’ solutions support a wide range of international customers, offering opportunities to work on cutting-edge technology with real-world impact. About the Role We are looking for a Harness and Electrical Assembly PA/QA Engineer to ensure high-reliability electrical assemblies and compliance with ECSS standards. This hybrid role combines soldering inspection, harness quality, and QA responsibilities, with responsibility for workmanship acceptance in a high-reliability space environment. The role also requires a solid understanding of electrical harness systems, including routing, integration, and assembly principles, to ensure effective inspection and quality assurance of electrical hardware. Key Responsibilities · Perform inspection and acceptance of soldered electrical assemblies and connections in accordance with ECSS (ECSS-Q-ST-70-61) · Provide inspection support and quality oversight for crimping and harness assembly activities in accordance with ECSS (ECSS-Q-ST-70-26) · Act as inspection authority for soldering, crimping, electrical assemblies and harness workmanship, including accept/reject decisions · Support and guide ECSS certified operators (category 3 soldering, category 2 and 3 crimping) in workmanship and quality requirements · Support and follow up non-conformance reports (NCRs) in accordance with ECSS processes · Interface with:

• Engineering
• Production
• Suppliers, subcontractors, and customers
• Product Assurance / Quality Assurance

Qualifications & Experience · Certified for inspection of soldered electrical assemblies according to ECSS (ECSS-Q-ST-70-61, Inspector level – category 2/3) · Alternatively, certified to IPC J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, or IPC/WHMA-A-620 (Class 3), with demonstrated inspection authority and ability to obtain ECSS Inspector category 2/3 certification (ECSS-Q-ST-70-61) · Understanding of electrical harness design and routing principles, including cable routing, shielding, and integration of electrical components · Basic understanding of electrical systems and schematics is desirable · Knowledge of:

• ECSS-Q-ST-20 (quality assurance framework)
• ECSS-Q-ST-10 (product assurance management)
• ECSS-Q-ST-10-09 (non-conformance control / NCR management)
• ECSS-Q-ST-70 series (materials, mechanical parts and processes)
• ECSS-Q-ST-70-26 (crimping)
• IPC-A-610 (electronics assemblies)
• IPC/WHMA-A-620 (cable and wire harness)

Personal Skills · High attention to detail · Hands-on and practical approach · Ability to train and mentor · Strong integrity and clear decision-making in quality judgments Additional Information · Candidates must be eligible to work in Sweden · Security background checks may be required for this position