Avionics Quality Engineer (m/f/d)

Rocket Factory Augsburg - RFA; Augsburg; Hybrid; EUR 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Home office one day per week

Health and wellbeing programs

30 days annual leave

Team events

Free Parking

Job summary

Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) is seeking an Avionics Quality Engineer to build and lead the QMS for flight hardware, and to drive supplier quality while overseeing First Article Inspections (FAI/FAIR) and part approval processes. You will own production quality across the full lifecycle, from incoming inspection to final integration, applying robust root-cause methods to prevent recurrence.

You will join an international, agile team at a fast-growing New Space startup, collaborating across

Qualifications

• Ability to build, implement, and improve quality systems in a production environment.
• Experience ensuring quality in high-reliability industries (aerospace/defense).
• Proven supplier management, audits, and performance improvement.
• Strong root-cause analysis and corrective actions skills.
• Fluency in English for international collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Build and scale a robust avionics QMS for flight hardware production.
• Drive supplier quality performance through audits and development.
• Lead First Article Inspections (FAI/FAIR) and related approvals.
• Own production quality across the lifecycle from incoming to integration.
• Apply structured root-cause methods (8D, 5-Why, FMEA) to reduce recurrence.

Skills

Quality systems

Supplier management

Root-cause analysis

Problem solving

English fluency

Tools

AS9100

IPC/WHMA-A-620

AS9102

ECSS

Job description

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.