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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 Avionics Quality Engineer (m/f/d) . Do you want to revolutionize space travel in New Space? Then you've come to the right place. Your Tasks Build and scale a robust avionics Quality Management System (QMS) that enables reliable, repeatable production of flight hardware and supports certification readiness Drive supplier quality performance by qualifying, auditing, and developing partners, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality electronic assemblies and components Lead First Article Inspections (FAI/FAIR) and part approval processes , establishing strong validation standards across the supply chain Own production quality across the full lifecycle , from incoming inspection to final integration, ensuring defects are detected early and prevented sustainably Analyze and resolve non-conformances by applying structured root-cause methods (e.g. 8D, 5-Why, FMEA), reducing recurrence and improving overall system reliability Your Qualifications Must-Have Ability to  build, implement, and improve quality systems in a production or manufacturing environment Experience ensuring quality in  high-reliability or regulated industries (e.g. aerospace, defence, automotive, medical) Proven capability to  manage and develop suppliers , including audits, qualification, and performance improvement Strong skills in  root-cause analysis and problem-solving , with the ability to translate findings into sustainable corrective actions Fluency in  English for effective collaboration in an international engineering environment Nice-to-Have Hands-on experience with electronics manufacturing or cable harness production Familiarity with aerospace standards such as  AS9100, IPC/WHMA-A-620, AS9102, or ECSS Understanding of  design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for test (DFT) principles Background in  avionics, electrical engineering, or aerospace systems 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 your car and bike  Insights 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. 🚀 Apply now!   We look forward to receiving your application in German or English.