Junior quality assurance engineer for aerospace and defence

About the Role

• This is a full-time, on-site Junior Quality Assurance Engineer role based in Chennai for aerospace and defense projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, executing, and documenting tests for composite components and related software systems used in aerospace and defense applications.
• Review requirements and technical drawings.
• Prepare test cases and test plans.
• Perform manual testing.
• Record test results to ensure compliance with internal standards and relevant industry regulations.
• Collaborate with design, production, and engineering teams to identify defects, track issues, and support corrective and preventive actions.
• Help maintain testing documentation.
• Contribute to process improvements.
• Support audits and inspections to uphold product quality and reliability.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Skills in test design, including creating and maintaining clear, structured test cases and test plans.
• Skills in test execution and manual testing, with the ability to follow procedures, document outcomes, and reproduce issues.
• Skills in quality assurance and software testing fundamentals, including defect tracking and basic root-cause analysis.
• Strong analytical thinking.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret engineering documentation and specifications.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to learn composite manufacturing processes and quality controls specific to aerospace and defense components.

Qualifications

• A relevant technical degree or diploma in engineering, computer science, or a related field is preferred.
• Basic understanding of aerospace or defense standards and quality requirements is beneficial.