Avionics Hardware Technician (f/m/d) Verified today

Rocket Factory Augsburg · Augsburg, Germany · Electronics · first seen 2026-07-16

About Rocket Factory Augsburg

Rocket Factory Augsburg builds small launch vehicles designed to deploy satellites into Low Earth Orbit and beyond. Our mission is to create low-cost, flexible and reliable access to space.

The Team

The Avionics Production team transforms complex electrical and avionics designs into high-quality, flight-ready hardware. You'll work hands-on with cutting-edge components and collaborate closely with engineers to ensure precision, reliability and continuous improvement across production processes.

Your Responsibilities

  • Perform all aspects of electrical and avionics work, including installation, testing and maintenance.
  • Assemble, install and integrate electrical and avionics hardware components.
  • Perform high-quality soldering of electronic components, wiring and connectors.
  • Install and modify complex harnesses within avionics shelves and panels, adhering to strict industry and company standards.
  • Manufacture and document assembly of mechatronic actuators and valves based on designs and specifications, with continuous quality control.
  • Conduct thorough testing and fault diagnosis of electronic circuits down to component level using oscilloscopes, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers and function generators.
  • Assist the AIT team in mounting and integrating electrical harnesses, cabling equipment and subsystems.
  • Read, interpret and work from engineering drawings, controlled documentation and established processes.
  • Assist in developing production processes for first-time production runs and support efficiency improvement initiatives.
  • Identify and escalate potential blockers to the team leader, self-monitor work progress and ensure on-time task delivery.
  • Record work performed using the shop floor management system and document flight hardware verification results accurately.

Your Qualifications

  • Completed apprenticeship as electrician, electronics technician or similar discipline.
  • Work experience as an electrical technician, ideally with electronics control systems and standard industrial sensor knowledge.
  • Hands-on experience building electrical and electro-mechanical assemblies with precision and quality control.
  • Strong proficiency with multimeters, oscilloscopes and other industry-standard test and diagnostic equipment.
  • Ability to document complex systems accurately, ensuring clarity and traceability.
  • Experience in aerospace sector is a plus.
  • High level of problem-solving skills, independent and target-oriented way of working.
  • Fluent oral and written English skills.

What We Offer

  • Work in an international and dynamic New Space start-up atmosphere.
  • Flexible working hours.
  • EGYM Wellpass health and wellness access.
  • 30 days annual leave and special leave days.
  • Regular company and team events.
  • Free parking for car and bike.