Avionics Production Engineer (m/f/d)

Rocket Factory Augsburg; Augsburg; Vor Ort; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading aerospace company in Augsburg is seeking an Avionics Production Engineer to develop and optimize processes for avionics hardware. The ideal candidate will facilitate daily production, ensure quality, and collaborate across teams to enhance efficiency. A Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and experience with electrical harnesses is needed. Enjoy flexible working hours, home office options, and 30 days of annual leave. Be part of the pioneering team reshaping space services in Europe.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

Home Office option

30 days annual leave

Free parking

Regular company events

WellPass training app access

Qualifikationen

• Experience in assembly for electrical harnesses or avionics.
• Knowledge of harness design and production techniques.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing methodologies.

Aufgaben

• Develop and optimize assembly processes for avionics hardware.
• Oversee daily production operations for avionics assembly.
• Define and implement testing procedures for avionics components.
• Perform hazard and risk assessments for quality and safety.

Kenntnisse

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Project management

Fluent English

Ausbildung

Master’s or Bachelor’s in Engineering

Tools

PLM tools

MES tools

Jobbeschreibung

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!

For temporary employment of 12 months Rocket Factory Augsburg AG in Augsburg is looking for a

Avionics Production Engineer (m/f/d)

Our international and agile team is searching for a motivated person to work as Avionics Production Engineer (f/m/d). You enjoy working in a dedicated, dynamic and international environment that aims for high-performance engineering solutions in aerospace technology? Then apply for us.

Your Tasks

• Develop and optimize assembly processes for avionics hardware, including wiring harnesses and electrical/electromechanical components.
• Oversee daily production operations for avionics assembly: ensure production schedules, quality, and safety standards are met.
• Define and implement testing procedures for avionics components: specify test equipment, develop test methods, and integrate testing into production.
• Perform hazard and risk assessments as part of quality and safety oversight.
  Provide technical support: troubleshoot assembly issues, support production staff, and collaborate with design teams for continuous improvement.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts: identify inefficiencies, implement lean manufacturing principles, and reduce waste while increasing reliability.
• Manage documentation: write and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), test procedures, process parameters, and quality control records.
• Maintain production equipment: supervise maintenance and calibration of assembly and testing machines to ensure optimal performance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally: work closely with R&D, design, quality, and AIT (Assembly, Integration, Test) teams to align production with broader program goals.
• Introduce production processes into PLM/MES systems to ensure traceability and production readiness.

Your Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a similarly relevant field.
• Proven experience in an assembly environment for electrical harnesses or avionics.
• Good understanding of harness design, wiring techniques, materials, and production techniques.
• Experience developing or restructuring procedures in an assembly production environment.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing methodologies and risk assessment.
• Knowledge of PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) and/or MES (Manufacturing Execution System) tools.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex assembly or integration issues.
• Project management and communication skills: ability to guide production teams and coordinate across functions.
• Advantageous: knowledge of aerospace industry standards (e.g., IPC/WHMA-A-620)
• Fluent oral and written English skills (all day-to-day activities are performed in English)

Become part of our international team and take your professional and personal development to a new level. Please apply only via our online tool.

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 WellPass, a training app which connects you to thousands of gyms and studios

Paid Time Off: 30 days annual leave and special leave days

RFA Family: Join our regular company and team events and become part of the RFA family

Parking: Free parking for your car and your bike

This is the perfect opportunity to take on an exciting new challenge and be part of the leading private company in the new European space race. You'll get to work with over 300 employees from more than 44 countries and have the opportunity to accelerate your professional and personal development.

Ready to make history with us?

Apply now! We're looking forward to receiving your application in German or English.

Rocket Factory Augsburg AG
Human Resources

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