Junior Quality Engineer (m/f/d) in Glasgow

This position offers an excellent opportunity for recent graduates and early-career engineers to gain hands-on experience in aerospace quality, manufacturing, and quality management within a fast-growing launch vehicle company. Successful candidates will receive structured training and the opportunity to develop into broader Quality Engineering responsibilities.

• Perform incoming, in-process and final inspections to ensure product quality and conformity.
• Support manufacturing quality activities, including product traceability and quality documentation.
• Manage monitoring and measuring equipment, including calibration and maintenance of inspection records.
• Identify and report nonconformities and support corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production and Procurement to promote product quality and process compliance.
• Maintain a hands-on presence within the warehouse and manufacturing environment while supporting the Quality Management System.

Basic Qualification

• Industrial experience is not required. Training and mentoring will be provided. Recent graduates and students are encouraged to apply.
• Experience in one or more of the following is advantageous:
• Manufacturing or workshop activities.
• Mechanical assembly or inspection.
• Metrology or measurement equipment.
• Technical drawings and engineering documentation.
• Laboratory or university engineering projects.
• Basic understanding of quality management principles.

Desired Experience

• Bachelor's degree (or currently completing) in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Hands-on mindset with an interest in manufacturing, inspection and quality engineering.
• Strong attention to detail and a structured approach to work.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Good German and English language skills.
• Eligibility to work in Germany or UK.

Benefits

• €50 monthly Spendit Card – because it’s the little extras that make a difference.
• Christmas bonus on top.
• Job bike leasing for a sporty and sustainable commute.
• €60 gift for special occasions (birthday, wedding, birth of a child).
• Regular team events – from Christmas parties to adventure offsites.
• 30 days of vacation to fully recharge.
• Flexible working hours (flextime) to match your personal rhythm.
• Free coffee, tea & water – fuel for big ideas.
• Open, respectful feedback culture at eye level.
• Personal development opportunities through trainings, coaching & language courses.
• Buddy program with structured onboarding, including a welcome package.
• A diverse and inspiring startup environment, where talented people from over 16 nations collaborate to build something extraordinary.
• Hands-on involvement across end-to-end development processes in a fast-growing New Space startup.

Location

Our location in Neuenstadt in the region of Heilbronn offers an ideal combination of rural charm and urban quality of life. Located in the heart of Baden-Württemberg, the region is characterized by its excellent traffic connections and diverse opportunities for leisure activities. Discover the advantages of this dynamic and liveable environment and benefit from a good work-life balance.

This role will be based in Glasgow, Scotland and occasionally there may be requirements to travel to our facilities in Neuenstadt am Kocher, Germany or our test and launch facilities in Shetland. Glasgow has a strong aerospace and advanced manufacturing community with world class small satellite manufacturers. More satellites are built in Glasgow than any other place outside California, a dynamic and thriving environment in which to join a New Space company.

Equal Employment Opportunity: HyImpulse is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age or disability.