Avionics AIT Technician (m/f/d) Verified today
About Rocket Factory Augsburg
Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) builds small launch vehicles designed to deploy satellites into Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and beyond, providing low-cost, flexible, and reliable access to space.
About the Role
As an Avionics AIT Technician, you will transform engineering designs into fully integrated flight hardware and test systems. Working closely with engineers and technicians, you will contribute directly to mission-critical hardware where precision, reliability, and quality are essential.
Your Tasks
- Install, route, secure, and inspect avionics hardware, cable harnesses, and electrical interfaces according to engineering drawings and aerospace standards.
- Perform electrical and mechanical integration of avionics units into test benches, qualification setups, and flight systems while ensuring proper grounding, shielding, strain relief, and EMC compliance.
- Execute functional, continuity, insulation, and end-to-end electrical tests using multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and dedicated test equipment.
- Support troubleshooting activities by identifying, isolating, and repairing electrical and integration issues during assembly and testing.
- Document integration activities, test results, non-conformities, and quality observations in ERP systems and technical documentation.
- Follow work instructions, schematics, wiring diagrams, cable lists, and configuration control processes to maintain product quality and traceability.
- Contribute to process improvements, tooling evaluations, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance build efficiency and test reliability.
Your Qualifications
Required
- Completed technical apprenticeship, vocational training, or equivalent practical experience in Electronics, Mechatronics, Avionics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Ability to install, integrate, and test electrical or avionics systems in a structured technical environment.
- Strong understanding of wiring, harness installation, connectors, grounding, shielding, and electrical interfaces.
- Experience using electrical test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, or comparable diagnostic tools.
- Capability to read and work with wiring diagrams, electrical schematics, BOMs, assembly drawings, and test procedures.
- High level of precision, quality awareness, and attention to detail when handling complex or safety-critical hardware.
- Ability to follow documented procedures and maintain accurate technical records.
- Professional English communication skills, both written and spoken, in an international work environment.
Preferred
- Experience in Avionics AIT, spacecraft integration, aviation, aerospace, defense, or other high-tech industries.
- Knowledge of IPC/WHMA-A-620, ECSS, MIL-STD, or comparable aerospace and electrical standards.
- Experience with EMC-sensitive systems and electrical troubleshooting methodologies.
- Familiarity with ERP, manufacturing execution systems, or electronic work-order documentation.
- Understanding of configuration management and quality assurance processes.
What We Offer
- Work in an international and dynamic New Space start-up environment.
- Flexible working hours to fit your schedule.
- 30 days annual leave and special leave days.
- Health benefits including EGYM Wellpass.
- Free parking for car and bike.
- Regular company and team events.