Avionics Quality Engineer (m/f/d)

Open 35d posting dated 14 hours ago

Summary

You will build an avionics Quality Management System, manage supplier quality, and lead inspections for flight hardware at a New Space startup building small launch vehicles.

About Rocket Factory Augsburg

At Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA), we have one clear goal: to create low-cost, flexible, and reliable access to space. We specialize in building small launch vehicles designed to deploy satellites into Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and beyond. Together with you, we aim to revolutionize space services and help improve life on Earth. Sounds interesting? Then join our journey and become part of the team driving the New Space movement in Europe.

About the Team

Our international and agile team is looking for support from a motivated person as a Avionics Quality Engineer (m/f/d). Do you want to revolutionize space travel in New Space? Then you've come to the right place.

Your Tasks

Build and scale a robust avionics Quality Management System (QMS) that enables reliable, repeatable production of flight hardware and supports certification readiness
Drive supplier quality performance by qualifying, auditing, and developing partners, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality electronic assemblies and components
Lead First Article Inspections (FAI/FAIR) and part approval processes, establishing strong validation standards across the supply chain
Own production quality across the full lifecycle, from incoming inspection to final integration, ensuring defects are detected early and prevented sustainably
Analyze and resolve non-conformances by applying structured root-cause methods (e.g. 8D, 5-Why, FMEA), reducing recurrence and improving overall system reliability

Your Qualifications

Must-Have

Ability to build, implement, and improve quality systems in a production or manufacturing environment
Experience ensuring quality in high-reliability or regulated industries (e.g. aerospace, defence, automotive, medical)
Proven capability to manage and develop suppliers, including audits, qualification, and performance improvement
Strong skills in root-cause analysis and problem-solving, with the ability to translate findings into sustainable corrective actions
Fluency in English for effective collaboration in an international engineering environment

Nice-to-Have

Hands-on experience with electronics manufacturing or cable harness production
Familiarity with aerospace standards such as AS9100, IPC/WHMA-A-620, AS9102, or ECSS
Understanding of design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for test (DFT) principles
Background in avionics, electrical engineering, or aerospace systems

We Offer

	Atmosphere: Experience life in an international & dynamic New Space start-up
	Flexibility: Fit your working schedule to your needs with flexible working hours
	Home Office: Full-time employees benefit from one day per week home office
	Health: Sweat, stretch or squat it out with EGYM Wellpass
	Paid Time Off: 30 days annual leave and speacial leave days
	Team Culture: Join regular company and team events
	Parking: Free Parking for your car and bike

Insights

Ready to take the next step?

Join RFA and help build one of Europe’s most efficient launch systems. Work alongside 300+ colleagues from over 40 countries and take ownership from day one.

If you’re looking to grow, take responsibility, and contribute to making space more accessible, we’d love to hear from you.

🚀 Apply now! We look forward to receiving your application in German or English.

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