Electrical Wire Harness Engineer (m/f/d) New Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany

Electrical Wire Harness Engineer (m/f/d)

Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany

About Rocket Factory Augsburg

At Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) we have one goal: create low-cost, flexible and reliable access to space. We specialize in the creation of small launcher solutions designed for deploying satellites into Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and beyond. Together with you, we want to revolutionize space services and help enhance life on Earth. Sounds interesting? Then join our journey and be part of the team leading the New Space movement in Europe!

Your Tasks

Develop electro‑mechanical designs for multi‑branch avionics harness in 2D and 3D.

Collaborate with cross‑disciplinary stakeholders to gather harness design objectives and requirements.

Create and release electrical schematics to support both flight and ground test designs on schedule.

Specify and select connectors, backshells, wires, cable jackets, and termination methods to meet mechanical, thermal, and electrical requirements.

Conduct analysis and physical testing of harnessing systems to evaluate mechanical, thermal and electrical performance.

Generate and manage BOMs, wire run lists, wiring diagrams, and installation drawings.

Work with integration teams to validate harness fit, routing, and installation.

Support functional testing and troubleshooting during vehicle integration and flight readiness campaigns.

Perform R&D investigations and trade studies to push wire harness design to new boundaries in terms of mass and cost savings.

Take technical and operational ownership for flight‑quality documentation and interface compliance.

Your Qualifications

B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related field.

Relevant experience (2 – 5 years) in harness design for aerospace, automotive or high reliability systems and motivation to

participate in the NEW Space.

Proficiency with electrical CAD and harness modelling tools (Rapid Harness preferred).

Hands‑on experience with formboard design, installation, testing, and troubleshooting of wire harnesses in hardware environments.

Experience with industry best‑practices, workmanship quality and wiring standards.

You’re disciplined with documentation and understand the value of configuration control, traceability, and design reviews.

You thrive in an environment where autonomy, accountability, and high standards are expected.

Fluent oral and written English skills (all day‑to‑day activities are performed in English)

Bonus: Experience with Siemens NX Electrical routing

Bonus: Familiarity with electrical load analysis and power distribution sizing

Bonus: Working knowledge of relevant environmental tests and qualification standards (e.g., ECSS, MIL‑STD‑810, DO‑160)

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 1 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

RFA Family: Join regular company and team events