Senior Electrical Engineer - Launch (m/f/d)

Rocket Factory Augsburg AG (EN); Augsburg; Vor Ort; EUR 85.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Atmosphere

Flexible working hours

Home office

Health program

30 days annual leave

Team events

Free parking

Zusammenfassung

Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for its Augsburg, Germany team. You will design and supervise launch/test site electrical infrastructure, drive site layout requirements, and develop LV/MV power distribution systems.

You will mentor engineers, ensure documentation standards, and coordinate with multiple teams to meet complex project goals. The role requires 5+ years in electrical power distribution and fluency in English.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience designing, building, commissioning, or operating electrical power distribution systems.
• Strong experience with industrial AC power distribution including LV/MV switchgear, distribution boards, transformers, protection and grounding systems.
• Solid knowledge of power system design and analysis (load calculations, cable sizing, voltage drop, protection coordination).
• Proven ability to develop and review single-line diagrams, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and electrical system documentation.
• Experience taking electrical systems from concept to installation, testing, commissioning and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with IEC/BS standards is highly desirable.
• Hands-on mentality with ability to work directly on hardware, installations, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Comfortable owning complex projects and working independently with limited supervision.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Aufgaben

• Design, supervise construction of and commission launch/test site infrastructure.
• Drive requirements for layout and design of various sites.
• Design and guide LV/MV power distribution systems for launch/test site infrastructure.
• Manage and enforce documentation standards across systems.
• Guide junior engineers and technicians in implementing new designs.
• Report progress to the team leader.
• Collaborate with engineers/technicians across teams at RFA.
• Coordinate with internal/external stakeholders to meet requirements.

Kenntnisse

Electrical power distribution

Single-line diagrams

Electrical schematics

Power system analysis

Team leadership

Ausbildung

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Electrical Engineer - Launch (m/f/d)

Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany

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.

Your Tasks

• Design, supervise the construction of, and commission launch and test site infrastructure
• Drive requirements for the layout and design of various sites
• Design and guide the implementation of LV/MV power distribution systems for launch and test site infrastructure
• Manage and enforce documentation standards across different systems
• Guide junior engineers and technicians in implementing new system designs
• Report progress to the team leader
• Work closely with engineers and technicians from different backgrounds and across different teams withinRFA
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders ensuring requirements are communicated and met

Your Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience designing, building, commissioning, or operating electrical power distribution systems
• Strong experience with industrial AC power distribution, including LV/MV switchgear, distribution boards, transformers, protection and grounding systems
• Solid knowledge of power system design and analysis, including load calculations, cable sizing, voltage drop, protection coordination.
• Proven ability to develop and review single-line diagrams, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and electrical system documentation
• Experience taking electrical systems from concept and detailed design through installation, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting
• Familiarity with IEC/BS standards is highly desirable
• Hands-on mentality with the ability and willingness to work directly on hardware, installations, testing, and troubleshooting
• Comfortable taking ownership of complex projects and working independently with limited supervision
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams
• Fluent in written and spoken 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 1 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
• RFA Family: Join regular company and team events
• Parking: Free parking for car and bike