Avionics Quality Engineer (m/f/d) Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany

rfa.space; Augsburg; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Atmosphere

Flexible hours

Home office

EGYM Wellpass

30 days PTO

Team events

Free parking

Zusammenfassung

Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) is seeking an Avionics Quality Engineer to build and scale a robust QMS for reliable flight hardware production. You will drive supplier quality performance, lead FAI/FAIR, and own production quality across the lifecycle, while applying structured root-cause methods to prevent recurrence.

The role focuses on high-reliability aerospace quality in an international team, with flexible hours and opportunities for home office one day per week.

Qualifikationen

• Build, implement, and improve quality systems in production/manufacturing environments.
• Experience ensuring quality in high-reliability or regulated industries (aerospace, defence, automotive, medical).
• Manage and develop suppliers, including audits, qualification, and performance improvement.
• Strong root-cause analysis and problem-solving skills with sustainable corrective actions.
• Fluency in English for collaboration in an international engineering environment.

Aufgaben

• Build and scale a robust avionics Quality Management System (QMS) for reliable, repeatable flight hardware production and certification readiness.
• Drive supplier quality performance by qualifying, auditing, and developing partners.
• Lead First Article Inspections (FAI/FAIR) and part approval processes across the supply chain.
• Own production quality across the full lifecycle from incoming inspection to final integration.
• Analyze and resolve non-conformances using structured methods (8D, 5-Why, FMEA).

Kenntnisse

Quality management

Supplier quality

Root-cause analysis

English fluent

Aerospace experience

Jobbeschreibung

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 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?

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.

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