Scientist as quality assurance manager for the ULTRASAT camera
2025 | Full-time/Part-time | Remote work possible
DESY, with more than 2900 employees at its two locations in Hamburg and Zeuthen, is one of the world's leading research centres. Its research focuses on decoding the structure and function of matter, from the smallest particles of the universe to the building blocks of life. In this way, DESY contributes to solving the major questions and urgent challenges facing science, society and industry. With its ultramodern research infrastructure, its interdisciplinary research platforms and its international networks, DESY offers a highly attractive working environment in the fields of science, technology and administration as well as for the education of highly qualified young scientists.
Its primary science objective is to search for counterparts of gravitational wave sources. The mission is led by the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel and the Israel Space Agency and is planned to be in orbit by 2028. Responsibility for the Quality Assurance of the camera
Responsibility for Quality Assurance aspects of the infrastructure, e.g. clean room
Quality Assurance point of contact for industry partners and the mission QA
Look forward to a unique working environment on our international research campus. To support work‑life balance we offer flexible working hours, variable part-time, job-sharing models and participation in mobile work (up to 50%). You will benefit from our family-friendly and collegial atmosphere, our established health management and occupational pension provision. As a public funded employer, we offer you a secure workplace and facilitate your individual career with our comprehensive training and development opportunities. DESY offers its employees a financial supplement for a German job ticket (Deutschland-Ticket) at both locations.
Master's degree in space engineering, aeronautics, physics, material science or equivalent qualification
Experience with space projects
Good knowledge of English and the willingness to learn German
The professional development of women is very important to us and therefore we strongly encourage women to apply for the vacant position.
Applications from severely disabled persons will be given preference if they are equally qualified ( sbv.desy.de ).