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Rocket Factory Augsburg

Low-cost microlauncher for small satellites

Quality Assurance Inspector

Inspection & TestConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAugsburg, GermanyNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Completed technical vocational training, apprenticeship, or equivalent technical qualification.
  • At least 2 years of experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Manufacturing Quality, or a related technical field.
  • Ability to perform dimensional, visual, and functional inspections using common inspection and measurement equipment.
  • Experience identifying, documenting, and resolving quality deviations in a manufacturing or technical environment.
  • Strong technical understanding of mechanical components, engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing processes.
  • Knowledge of quality management systems and standards such as EN 9100 and/or ISO 9001.
  • Ability to create clear and comprehensive inspection records and quality documentation.
  • Structured, detail-oriented, and analytical approach to problem solving.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders including engineering, production, and suppliers.
  • Professional working proficiency in English, including technical documentation and communication.

Responsibilities

  • Perform dimensional, functional, and visual inspections of components, assemblies, and externally supplied parts in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications, and inspection plans.
  • Identify, document, and analyze defects, non-conformities, and quality deviations using established quality management and root-cause analysis methods.
  • Create inspection reports and maintain complete, accurate, and traceable quality documentation.
  • Support the investigation of customer complaints, supplier issues, and internal quality deviations, ensuring timely resolution.
  • Drive and follow up on corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) to improve product quality and process performance.
  • Conduct standardized product and acceptance tests during development and production activities.
  • Collaborate with engineers, technicians, manufacturing teams, and suppliers to ensure quality requirements are understood and consistently achieved.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in the aerospace, aviation, space, defense, or other highly regulated industries.
  • Knowledge of root-cause analysis tools such as 8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa, or similar methodologies.
  • Experience with non-conformance management and CAPA processes.
  • Familiarity with ERP, MES, or digital quality management systems.
  • Experience supporting product qualification, testing, or development activities.

About the Company

Rocket Factory Augsburg

Low-cost microlauncher for small satellites

Rocket Factory Augsburg provides flexible, low-cost launch services for small satellites, anchored by its RFA ONE launcher. The vehicle is a 30-meter three-stage rocket: nine Helix engines on the first stage, a vacuum-optimized Helix on the second stage, and a Redshift orbital transfer vehicle on the third stage to deploy satellites into different orbits. It cuts costs by applying automotive-style serial production and off-the-shelf components, aiming for roughly $3,000–$4,000 per kilogram. Its goal is to democratize access to space by enabling affordable, multi-orbit deployment for small-satellite missions.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$256.8M
Headquarters
Augsburg, Germany
Founded
2018

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