RF Design Engineer (m/f/d)

Blackshark; Augsburg; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Atmosphere: International startup

Flexibility: Flexible working hours

Home Office: 1 day per week

Health: EGYM Wellpass

Paid Time Off: 30 days annual leave

Team Culture: Regular events

Parking: Free parking

Zusammenfassung

Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) is seeking an RF Design Engineer to join our international, high‑performance engineering team in Augsburg. You will develop RF systems for telemetry and flight termination, collaborating across vehicle, ground and network domains.

This role requires hands‑on testing, documentation and scripting to support analysis and testing activities. We offer an international startup atmosphere with flexible working hours, one day per week home office, health benefits, 30 days

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor or Master in telecommunications/RF engineering or equivalent.
• Strong RF theory, antenna design and link margin analysis foundations.
• Hands-on Python, C, C++, and MATLAB/Simulink experience.
• Experience with RF test equipment (multimeters, scopes, analysers, generators).
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.

Aufgaben

• Design and troubleshoot RF systems using off‑the‑shelf components.
• Plan and perform qualification and acceptance testing of RF systems.
• Test RF systems in the field or via analysis/simulation.
• Integrate RF components onto the launch vehicle.
• Conduct RF literature reviews and research.
• Ensure compliance with RCC/IRIG/ECSS standards.
• Prepare and maintain engineering documentation to high standards.
• Develop Python scripts for analysis and testing.
• Collaborate with other teams across the company.

Kenntnisse

RF communications theory

Electromagnetic principles

Antenna design

Link margin analysis

Embedded systems

Python programming

C programming

C++ programming

MATLAB/Simulink

Ausbildung

Bachelor or Master in RF/electrical engineering

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Network analysers

Signal generators

Jobbeschreibung

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 RF Design 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.

The RF system (telemetry + flight termination) is broad and multidisciplinary, spanning the launch vehicle, ground systems, down-range ground systems, and satellite networks. You therefore need to be a high-performing generalist, who can work independently and autonomously as part of a small team.

Your Tasks

• Design and troubleshoot RF systems based on off-the-shelf components
• Plan and implement qualification and acceptance testing of RF systems
• Test RF systems in the field and/or via analysis and simulation
• Integrate RF components onto the vehicle
• Perform RF-related literature reviews and research
• Become familiar with RF telemetry/flight termination system requirements outlined by the RCC, IRIG, and ECSS standards
• Prepare and maintain engineering documentation with a high standard of detail and accuracy
• Develop and maintain Python scripts used for analysis and test
• Collaborate with other teams across the company

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master study in telecommunications/RF/microwave engineering, electrical/electronics engineering, or an equivalent qualification
• Strong foundation in digital RF communications theory: modulation, forward error correction, software defined radios, and DSP
• Strong foundation in electromagnetic principles, antenna theory/design, transmission line theory, link margin analysis, electronics/embedded systems, and RF simulation
• Hands-on experience with programming languages including Python, C, C++, and MATLAB/Simulink
• Hands-on experience with wireless communications/telemetry systems is desirable
• Knowledge of common test and troubleshooting equipment including multimeters, oscilloscopes, network analysers, and signal generators
• Fluent oral and written English skills (all day-to-day activities are performed in English

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 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.

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