Development Engineer - Orbital Stage (m/f/d)

Rocket Factory Augsburg AG; Augsburg; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International startup

Flexible working hours

Weekly home office

Wellness program

30 days leave

Team events

Free parking

Job summary

Rocket Factory Augsburg AG is seeking an aerospace engineer to own system-level structures and fluidic systems on the launcher’s upper stage. You will drive the product lifecycle from concept through hardware integration to post-flight analysis, ensuring robust requirements and reliability.

You will create CAD models, work with testing teams to qualify systems, and support AIT while resolving non-conformances. Collaboration with Propulsion, Analysis and Testing peers is frequent and essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Aerospace engineering.
• 2+ years in design/development of lightweight structures or fluidic systems for spacecraft.
• Experience with thermal control hardware like multilayer insulation, heat pipes, heaters is a plus.
• Good skills with CAD software (Siemens NX or other).
• Hands-on testing/operation experience.
• Basic knowledge of launch vehicles and sub-systems.

Responsibilities

• Be the system owner of various structures and/or fluidic systems on the upper stage of the launch vehicle.
• Take ownership of the entire product lifecycle from concept to hardware integration and post-flight analysis.
• Define and maintain requirements with a strong focus on system-reliability.
• Create CAD models of components and assemblies.
• Collaborate with the testing team to qualify the systems.
• Support the AIT team and resolve non-conformances.
• Closely work with peers from Propulsion, Analysis and Testing.

Skills

CAD software

Systems engineering

Testing collaboration

Education

Degree in Aerospace engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

Your Tasks

Be the system owner of various structures and/or fluidic systems on the upper stage of the launch vehicle.

Take ownership of the entire product lifecycle from concept to hardware integration and post-flight analysis

Define and maintain requirements with a strong focus on system-reliability

Create CAD models of components and assemblies

Collaborate with the testing team to qualify the systems

Support the AIT team and resolve non-conformances

Closely work with peers from Propulsion, Analysis and Testing

Your Qualifications

Degree in Aerospace engineering

2+ years in the design/ development of lightweight structures or fluidic systems for spacecraft applications.

Experience with thermal control hardware like multilayer insulation, heat pipes, heaters… is a plus.

Good skills with CAD software (Siemens NX or other)

Exceptional problem-solving abilities and addition to detail.

Hands- on experience in a testing or operation environment

Basic knowledge of launch vehicles and sub-systems

Feel confident with medium and high-pressure pneumatic systems

Business Level 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 one 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
• Team Culture: Join regular company and team events
• Parking: Free Parking for your car and bike