HYPRSPACE

POWERING AEROSPACE FUTURE WITH THE NEXTGEN PROPULSION TECHNOLOGY

At HyPrSpace, our mission is clear: to make advanced propulsion technology affordable and accessible for a wide array of applications, from civilian to defense. With our pioneering hybrid rocket engine, we're introducing a new era of aerospace capabilities—more efficient, cost-effective, safer, and sustainable.

Joining us :

Join the adventure at HyPrSpace, where innovation, collaboration, and humor blend to create groundbreaking advancements in space propulsion.

As part of the #SpaceBakers team, you’ll contribute to a unique, patented technological leap, embarking on the full lifecycle development of a launch vehicle. Immerse yourself in an environment that prioritizes a "test and learn" philosophy, ensuring your ideas not only take flight but soar.

At HyPrSpace, your work directly impacts our trajectory towards success, offering rapid skill development in an iterative, hands-on approach.

Enjoy competitive compensation, flexible working conditions, and equity through our BSPCE stock option plan, all within the vibrant surroundings of Bordeaux, a nexus of culture, viniculture, and coastal life!

Role overview :

As our Supplier Quality Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring that all supplier-delivered components meet the stringent quality standards required in the space launch industry. Your work will directly support the reliability and success of our launch vehicles Baguette One, OB-1.

Your key responsibilities :

Under the supervision of our Head of Quality, we expect from you to ensure the compliance of products and components purchased from suppliers with the strict quality requirements of the space industry (e.g., ECSS, EN9100), in order to secure the supply chain and contribute to the overall quality performance of our programs.

To reach these objectives, your main responsibilities will be :

1.  Supplier Quality Management
   
   • Define the supplier quality strategy.
     
     
   • Evaluate and qualify suppliers according to applicable standards (ISO 9001, EN9100, ECSS, etc.).
     
     
   • Conduct supplier quality audits (initial, surveillance, requalification).
     
     
   • Monitor corrective action plans following identified deviations.
     
     
   • Participate in the selection and qualification of critical suppliers.
     
     
   2. Supplier Performance Monitoring
   
   • Establish supplier performance indicators in coordination with the procurement team.
     
     
   • Analyze supplier non-conformities using quality tools (8D, FMEA, 5 Whys, Ishikawa, etc.).
     
     
   • Lead quality improvement plans with strategic suppliers.
     
     
   • Monitor deviation requests and technical change proposals.
     
     
   3. Project & Industrialization Support
   
   • Participate in product design and definition reviews (Design Reviews).
     
     
   • Validate first articles and First Article Inspections (FAI).
     
     
   • Provide quality support during supplier industrialization phases.
     
     
   • Contribute to the implementation of specific control plans based on product criticality.
     
     
   4. Compliance with Regulatory and Normative Requirements
   
   • Ensure compliance with quality, traceability, and obsolescence management requirements.
     
     
   • Apply and enforce space industry quality standards (e.g., ECSS-Q-ST…).
     
     
   • Support the handling of anomalies detected at incoming inspection or during production.
     
     

Who we are looking for:

You are an experienced engineer (5+) with a proven track record in supplier quality, ideally in space, aerospace, defense, railway or automotive industry. You thrive working on critical systems that will fly, and in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

Your core qualifications, skills and mindset:

• Proficiency in quality tools: 8D, FMEA, PDCA, QRQC, etc
• Strong knowledge of standards: EN9100, ISO 9001, ECSS.
• Ability to read technical drawings and understanding of industrial processes (machining, cabling, electronics, etc.).
• Strong communication, analytical thinking, and detail focused.
• Fluent in technical English (written and spoken)
• A collaborative spirit, ready to work in multidisciplinary team.

Ready to take on this unique opportunity to join our team of 80+ passionate engineers and experts? 

Apply!

HyPrSpace is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. Our selection process is based on competencies requirements for positions only. If you are eager to make a significant impact, come as you are, we want to hear from you