Senior Electrical Engineer - Launch (m/f/d) Verified today
About Rocket Factory Augsburg
At Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA), we build small launch vehicles designed to deploy satellites into Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and beyond. Our mission is to create low-cost, flexible, and reliable access to space.
Your Tasks
- Design, supervise construction of, and commission launch and test site infrastructure
- Drive requirements for the layout and design of various sites
- Design and guide implementation of LV/MV power distribution systems for launch and test site infrastructure
- Manage and enforce documentation standards across different systems
- Guide junior engineers and technicians in implementing new system designs
- Report progress to the team leader
- Work closely with engineers and technicians from different backgrounds and across different teams within RFA
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders ensuring requirements are communicated and met
Your Qualifications
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- 5+ years of experience designing, building, commissioning, or operating electrical power distribution systems
- Strong experience with industrial AC power distribution, including LV/MV switchgear, distribution boards, transformers, protection and grounding systems
- Solid knowledge of power system design and analysis, including load calculations, cable sizing, voltage drop, protection coordination
- Proven ability to develop and review single-line diagrams, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and electrical system documentation
- Experience taking electrical systems from concept and detailed design through installation, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting
- Familiarity with IEC/BS standards is highly desirable
- Hands-on mentality with ability and willingness to work directly on hardware, installations, testing, and troubleshooting
- Comfortable taking ownership of complex projects and working independently with limited supervision
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams
- Fluent in written and spoken English
We Offer
- Experience life in an international and dynamic New Space start-up
- Flexible working hours to fit your schedule
- 1 day per week home office for full-time employees
- EGYM Wellpass health and fitness access
- 30 days annual leave and special leave days
- Free parking for car and bike
- Regular company and team events