EWIS Design Engineer
Posted 2 Apr 2026
Advertised as “EWIS Design Engineer (m/f/d)”
BranchFactor Summary
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- Expected experience
- 2–5 yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyElectrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering (or related)
Study levelBachelor's or higher
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 EWIS Design Engineer (f/m/d). This is your opportunity to be closely involved in the challenging development of prototypes and time- and cost-critical test campaigns. Do you enjoy working in a committed, dynamic, and international environment? Do you want to revolutionize space travel in New Space? Then you've come to the right place.
Your Tasks
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Develop electro-mechanical designs for multi-branch avionics harness in 2D and 3D.
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Collaborate with cross disciplinary stakeholders to gather harness design objectives and requirements.
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Create and release electrical schematics to support both flight and ground test designs on schedule.
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Specify and select connectors, backshells, wires, cable jackets, and termination methods to meet mechanical, thermal, and electrical requirements.
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Conduct analysis and physical testing of harnessing systems to evaluate mechanical, thermal and electrical performance.
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Generate and manage BOMs, wire run lists, wiring diagrams, and installation drawings.
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Work with integration teams to validate harness fit, routing, and installation.
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Support functional testing and troubleshooting during vehicle integration and flight readiness campaigns.
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Perform R&D investigations and trade studies to push wire harness design to new boundaries in terms of mass and cost savings.
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Take technical and operational ownership for flight-quality documentation and interface compliance.
Your Qualifications
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B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related field.
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Relevant experience (2 – 5 years) in harness design for aerospace, automotive or high reliability systems and motivation to
participate in the NEW Space.
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Proficiency with electrical CAD and harness modelling tools (Rapid Harness preferred).