Electrical Wire Harness Technician (m/f/d)

Rocket Lab; Augsburg; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Join Rocket Factory Augsburg as an Electrical Wire Harness Technician and contribute to cutting-edge avionics systems. In this role, you will be responsible for a range of tasks from the fabrication and assembly of wire harnesses to their testing and quality control. Ideal candidates possess relevant training and experience with a strong technical background and the ability to work within a dynamic international team. If you are passionate about innovation in aerospace technology, we encourage you to apply, either in German or English. Flexible working hours and other benefits are offered.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

Home Office option

30 days annual leave

WellPass fitness app

Free parking

Qualifikationen

• Experience in wire harness assembly, cable fabrication, or electro-mechanical manufacturing; aerospace, aviation, defense, or motorsport experience is a strong plus.
• Strong proficiency in using common test and diagnostic equipment, such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and other industry-standard tools.
• Ability to document complex systems accurately, ensuring clarity and traceability for future reference.

Aufgaben

• Build, crimp, solder, terminate, route, and label wire harnesses according to schematics and IPC/MIL‑STD‑620 standards.
• Perform continuity, functional, and electrical check‑outs using multimeters, oscilloscopes, and dedicated test fixtures; document results in ERP/work‑order systems.
• Apply visual/mechanical inspections and ESD protocols to ensure harness reliability and adherence to aerospace-grade standards.

Kenntnisse

Wire harness assembly

Electro-mechanical manufacturing

Using multimeters

Using oscilloscopes

Technical documentation

Problem-solving

Ausbildung

Completed apprenticeship or formal training as an electrician or electronics technician

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

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 24 months Rocket Factory Augsburg AG in Augsburg is looking for a

Electrical Wire Harness Technician (m/f/d)

Our Avionics Production Team is searching for a motivated person to work as Electrical Wire Harness Technician (m/f/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

• Fabrication & Assembly: Build, crimp, solder, terminate, route, and label wire harnesses and cable assemblies according to schematics and IPC/MIL‑STD‑620 standards
• Installation & Integration: AIT activities like Install harnesses, securing proper routing, shielding, strain relief, and connectivity
• Testing & Verification: Perform continuity, functional, and electrical check‑outs using multimeters, oscilloscopes, and dedicated test fixtures; document results in ERP/work‑order systems
• Blueprint & Schematic Interpretation: Read and work from wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, GD&T layouts, BOMs, and controlled documentation
• Quality Control & Inspection: Apply visual/mechanical inspections and ESD protocols to ensure harness reliability and adherence to aerospace-grade standards
• Process Support & Improvement: Contribute to process development, tooling trials, and first-article builds; collaborate with engineering to optimize assembly efficiency and tooling procedures
• Documentation & ERP Recording: Record build details, test data, and quality findings accurately in ERP systems and official documentation.
• Workflow Management: Track work progress against benchmarks, identify and escalate blockers, and ensure timely completion of assembly tasks

This role offers a unique opportunity to play a key part in the creation and refinement of production structures for cutting-edge avionics systems within a dynamic and innovative environment.

Your Qualifications

• Education & Training: Completed apprenticeship or formal training as an electrician, electronics technician, or a related discipline
• Work Experience: Experience in wire harness assembly, cable fabrication, or electro-mechanical manufacturing; aerospace, aviation, defense, or motorsport experience is a strong plus
• Assembly Expertise: Hands-on experience in building electrical and electro-mechanical assemblies with precision and quality control
• Testing & Troubleshooting: Strong proficiency in using common test and diagnostic equipment, such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and other industry-standard tools.
• Technical Documentation: Ability to document complex systems accurately, ensuring clarity and traceability for future reference.
• Standards & Documentation: Knowledge of IPC/WHMA‑A‑620 standards; ability to read/write technical drawings, BOMs, cable lists, and work instructions
• Problem-Solving & Independence: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an independent and goal-oriented approach to work.
• Language Skills: Fluent in both oral and written English, with the ability to perform all day-to-day activities in an English-speaking environment.

Worried you don’t meet all the requirements? We encourage you to apply to RFA anyway, as we value motivation and passion over experience, and you might still be the perfect fit for us!

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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