About Rocket Factory Augsburg
About the Team
Your Tasks
- Electrical/Electronic and Mechanical Development: Support the design, development, and testing of avionics hardware
- Prototyping and Testing: Design and validate prototype hardware, including 3D-printed parts, machined components, and prototype circuits
- Engineering Documentation: Prepare and maintain technical reports, schematics, and development documentation
- Systems Design: Contribute to the design of electrical wiring harnesses, pneumatic systems, and mechatronic subsystems
- Lifecycle Management: Assist in tracking avionics hardware from prototyping through testing to production
- Production and Testing Support: Help optimize avionics hardware production and testing processes
- Test Procedure Development: Contribute to cost- and time-efficient testing methodologies
- Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with systems engineering, software, and mechanical design teams
- Risk Analysis and Troubleshooting: Identify risks and implement solutions to improve system reliability and performance
Your Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a degree program in Aerospace Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field
- Strong motivation to work in the New Space sector and contribute to cutting-edge aerospace projects
- Technical knowledge in either mechanical or electrical hardware design
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments
- Hands-on experience with avionics hardware is a plus
- Ability to work independently and manage tasks under tight deadlines
- Fluent in English (spoken and written), as all day-to-day activities are conducted in English
Additional Qualifications (Preferred)
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Aerospace Experience: Participation in student rocketry, CubeSat/satellite teams, or similar projects
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Electronics Design: Experience with schematic capture, PCB layout, and circuit simulation tools (e.g., Altium Designer, LTSpice)
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Mechanical Design: Proficiency in CAD software (NX preferred)
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Communication Protocols: Knowledge of CAN, Ethernet, SPI, or similar systems
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Embedded Systems: Basic knowledge of RTOS
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Electromechanical Systems: Experience with BLDC motors, encoders, drivers, and sensors
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Testing & Validation: Experience using oscilloscopes, DAQs, or LabVIEW (a plus)
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
Health: Sweat, stretch or squat it out with EGYM Wellpass
Paid Time Off: 20 days annual leave and special leave days
RFA Family: Join regular company and team events
Parking: Free parking for car and bike
Insights
Ready to take the next step?
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 English.
- Standorte
- Augsburg, Bayern, Deutschland
- Ausbildung
- bachelor degree