Development Engineer - Valves (m/f/d)

Rocket Factory Augsburg; Augsburg; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Atmosphere: International & dynamicNew

Flexible working hours

Home office 1 day per week

Health: EGYM Wellpass

30 days annual leave + special leave

Team events

Free Parking

Job summary

Rocket Factory Augsburg in Augsburg, Germany, is seeking a Development Engineer - Valves (m/f/d) to join our dynamic New Space team. You will design fluidic components and valves, develop them from concept through production support, and help ensure system reliability in a fast-paced, international environment.

You will create CAD models and documentation, collaborate with production, testing and AIT teams, and address non-conformances.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering required.
• 2+ years in valve design/development preferred.
• Strong CAD skills in Siemens NX or equivalent.
• Self-starter with minimal input and proactive mindset.
• Excellent problem-solving and structured work approach.
• Business level English required.

Responsibilities

• Design fluidic components and valves.
• Develop components from concept to production support and testing.
• Define and maintain requirements with a focus on system reliability.
• Create CAD models and manufacturing documentation.
• Collaborate with production, testing and AIT teams.
• Resolve non-conformances.

Skills

Self-starter

Proactive

Problem-solving

Structured way of working

Business English

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

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 - Valves (m/f/d) at our home base in Augsburg. 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

• Design various fluidic components and valves
• Develop components from concept, through detailed design and production support to testing and integration
• Define and maintain requirements with a strong focus on system-reliability
• Create CAD models and manufacturing documentation of components and assemblies
• Collaborate with the production, testing and AIT teams
• Resolve non-conformances

Your Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related discipline
• 2+ years of professional experience in the design/development of valves. Student team experience and internships are considered a plus
• Good CAD skills (Siemens NX or other)
• Self-starter with minimal input
• Extremely proactive and always looking for the “what can be done next”
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities
• Structured way of working
• 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

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.