Avionics Quality Engineer (m/f/d)

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 specialise in building small launch vehicles designed to deploy satellites into LEO and beyond. Together with you, we aim to revolutionise 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 revolutionise 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
• Analyse 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 special leave days
• Team Culture: Join regular company and team events
• Parking: Free parking for your car and bike

Ready to take the next step?

Apply now!

We look forward to receiving your application in German or English.