Senior Electrical Engineer - Launch (m/f/d)
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.
Your Tasks
- Design, supervise the construction of, and commission launch and test site infrastructure
- Drive requirements for the layout and design of various sites
- Design and guide the 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 the 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 the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams
- Fluent in written and spoken English
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 1 day per week home office
Health: Sweat, stretch or squat it out with EGYM Wellpass
Paid Time Off: 30 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?
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.