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

Rocket Factory Augsburg - RFA; Augsburg; Vor Ort; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Atmosphere: International start-up

Flexible working hours

One day per week home office

Health program

30 days annual leave

Team events

Free parking

Zusammenfassung

Rocket Factory Augsburg - RFA in Augsburg, Germany seeks a Development Engineer (m/f/d) to own upper-stage structures and fluidic systems, driving the complete lifecycle from concept to hardware integration and post-flight analysis.

You will collaborate with Propulsion, Analysis and Testing in an international, fast-paced New Space environment, emphasizing reliability, hands-on testing, and cross-functional teamwork.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Aerospace engineering.
• 2+ years in design/development of lightweight structures or fluidic systems for spacecraft.
• Experience with CAD tools, preferably Siemens NX.

Aufgaben

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

Kenntnisse

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Hands-on testing

English communication

Ausbildung

Degree in Aerospace engineering

Tools

Siemens NX CAD

Jobbeschreibung

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

We are looking for a motivated Development Engineer (m/f/d) at our home base in Augsburg with experience in orbital stage design & development. This is a rare opportunity allowing you to be involved in demanding development efforts that are supported by parallel test campaigns allowing us to close short-iteration development cycles at fast pace. You will work in a dedicated, dynamic and international environment that aims for excellence by creating high-performance engineering solutions while keeping production costs at an absolute minimum.

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

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.

We look forward to receiving your application in German or English.