Avionics Production & Supplier Quality Engineer

About Rocket Factory Augsburg

Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) is dedicated to making space access affordable, flexible, and dependable by developing small launch vehicles designed to deploy satellites into Low Earth Orbit and beyond. Our aim is to transform space services and enhance life on Earth through innovative technology.

About The Team

We have an international, agile team seeking a driven individual to join as a Quality Engineer focused on avionics. If you want to help reshape New Space and space travel, you have found the right opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Establish and scale an effective avionics Quality Management System to assure dependable, consistent production of flight hardware and support certification processes.
• Enhance supplier quality by qualifying, auditing, and developing partners to guarantee steady delivery of top-quality electronic components and assemblies.
• Lead First Article Inspections and approval processes to enforce rigorous validation standards throughout the supply chain.
• Manage production quality across all stages including incoming inspection and final integration, ensuring early detection and lasting prevention of defects.
• Investigate and resolve non-conformances through structured root cause analysis methods such as 8D, 5-Why, and FMEA, to reduce recurrence and increase system reliability.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Proven experience in developing and enhancing quality systems in manufacturing or production settings.
• Background in maintaining quality standards within highly reliable or regulated sectors like aerospace, defense, automotive, or medical.
• Skilled in supplier management including audits, qualifications, and driving performance improvements.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with expertise in root cause analysis and implementing sustainable corrective actions.
• Fluent English communication skills for effective teamwork in an international engineering environment.

Desirable:

• Practical knowledge of electronics manufacturing or cable harness assembly.
• Familiarity with aerospace quality standards such as AS9100, IPC/WHMA-A-620, AS9102, or ECSS.
• Understanding of design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for test (DFT) concepts.
• Educational or professional background in avionics, electrical engineering, or aerospace systems.

Perks and Benefits

• Work in an international, dynamic startup environment within the New Space industry.
• Flexible working hours tailored to personal needs.
• One day per week option to work from home for full-time employees.
• Health and wellness support via EGYM Wellpass for exercise and fitness activities.
• Generous paid time off including 30 days of annual leave plus special leave days.
• Regular company and team social events to foster team spirit.
• Complimentary parking spaces for cars and bikes.

Additional Information

Join over 300 colleagues from more than 40 countries in building one of Europe's most efficient launch systems. Grow professionally, take on responsibilities, and contribute to making space accessible. Applications are welcomed in German or English.