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Avionics Engineer - Safety (m/f/d)

Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany
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About Rocket Factory Augsburg

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!

About the Team

Our international and agile team is looking for support from a motivated person as a an Avionics Engineer - Safety, required to work on flight termination systems and components, working across multiple departments to assist with architecture, system design, verification, validation and certification processes per regulatory requirements and launch operations.

 If you want to see your designs fly, work side-by-side with passionate engineers, and take full ownership of your hardware, send us an application today..Do you want to revolutionize space travel in New Space? Then you've come to the right place.

Your Tasks

  • Spearhead the creation and optimization of advanced avionics and electronic systems, focusing on safety-critical applications.
  • Contribute to the design of ruggedization qualification testing campaigns to ensure robustness of avionics systems for flight.
  • Contribute to avionics systems engineering, including circuit design and oversight in sensor/actuator choice and integration.
  • Oversee rigorous environmental testing processes to validate system performance and durability, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and protocols.
  • Maintain stringent adherence to aerospace safety standards such as RCC-319 and RCC-324, ensuring all designs meet or exceed regulatory requirements.
  • Actively support flight safety initiatives and launch operations, providing technical guidance and ensuring comprehensive safety measures at launch sites.
  • Take charge of licensing processes and regulatory documentation, ensuring timely and accurate completion of all necessary paperwork and compliance requirements.
  • Foster a collaborative team environment, providing mentorship and guidance to junior engineers while promoting a culture of technical excellence and innovation.

Your Qualifications

  • Strong background in avionics, electronics or similar discipline
  • Experience with the design, testing and commissioning of safety critical systems
  • Familiarity with relevant environmental testing
  • Experience with avionics design and systems engineering
  • Experience in working with flight safety or launch sites and executing launch operations is considered advantageous
  • Experience with RCC-319 and RCC-324 or other equivalent aerospace safety standards is considered advantageous
  • Fluent oral and written English skills (all day-to-day activities are performed in English)
  • The ability to independently resolve facets of licensing and documentation
  • Strong lateral thinking skills, high social intelligence, and the ability to solve problems independently and as part of a team

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

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Ready to take the next step?

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.

If you're looking for an environment where you can grow, take ownership and help shape the future of launch technology, we’d love to hear from you.

Ready to make history with us?

🚀 Apply now — we’re excited to receive your application in German or English!

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