Quality Inspector - Space Industry (Portsmouth) Contract | Inside IR35 | Permanent Option Available We are supporting a major customer in the space sector and seeking a Quality Inspector to ensure satellite components meet stringent quality standards. This role is based on-site in Portsmouth and involves inspection of electrical/electronic components in a cleanroom environment, ensuring compliance with ECSS standards. Key Responsibilities Conduct inspections per ECSS-Q-ST-70-08, 28, 38 or latest ECSS-Q-ST-70-61. Verify flight hardware and test setups against design and quality rules. Ensure "as built as design" validation and support environmental/H&S controls. Monitor cleanliness, contamination, and ESD control. Identify and report non-conformities; support root cause analysis. Promote a quality-first mindset and continuous improvement. Support documentation, rework approvals, and flight packing. Essential Skills & Experience ECSS certification from an ESA-approved training school. 3+ years in space, aerospace, or military electronics. Expertise in high-reliability electronics, RF products, and surface mount assembly. Familiarity with CAD, CAM, SAP, and manufacturing execution systems. Strong interpersonal and team-working skills in a matrix environment. Proactive approach to change and improvement. Additional Info Flexibility required: overtime, night shifts, weekends. Contract role inside IR35; perman...