GNC Test Engineer (m/f/d)

Rocket Factory Augsburg - RFA; Augsburg; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Atmosphere

Flexibility

Home Office

Health

Paid Time Off

Team Events

Parking

Zusammenfassung

Rocket Factory Augsburg - RFA is seeking an exceptionally motivated GNC Test Engineer to join the GNC team in Augsburg. You will maintain flight dynamics simulations, prepare test campaigns, and support performance evaluations in a fast-paced, international start-up.

The role requires a degree in engineering, strong MATLAB/Simulink and Python skills, knowledge of GNC and flight dynamics, and excellent English communication.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in engineering or related discipline (higher degree advantageous).
• Strong MATLAB/Simulink development and modeling experience.
• Proficient Python development and data analysis.
• Solid knowledge of rocket flight dynamics, atmospheric flight, and trajectory modeling.
• Good understanding of guidance, navigation and control (GNC) systems and terminology.
• 2+ years of software development experience is advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Prepare and support various testing campaigns.
• Set up simulation campaigns and analyze results.
• Maintain and validate a high-fidelity flight dynamics model for a rocket.
• Maintain and develop a complex flight data analysis framework.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD solutions to automate simulation workflows.
• Collaborate with GNC, Mission Analysis, and Flight Safety engineers for simulation-based testing and verification of flight algorithms and mission scenarios.

Kenntnisse

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

GNC concepts

Flight dynamics

English fluency

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline

Tools

CI/CD automation

Jobbeschreibung

About Rocket Factory Augsburg

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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 an exceptionally motivated GNC Test Engineer (m/f/d) to join our GNC team. As part of a small, passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will be responsible for maintaining and operating flight dynamics simulation frameworks, preparing test campaigns, as well as supporting GNC and flight performance evaluations. Are you comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and contributing to innovative solutions, while demonstrating personal leadership, technical competence and exceptional attention to detail?

Your Tasks

• Prepare and support various testing campaigns.
• Set up simulation campaigns and analyze the results.
• Maintain and validate a high-fidelity flight dynamics model for a rocket.
• Maintain and develop a complex flight data analysis framework.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD solutions to automate simulation workflows.
• Collaborate closely with GNC, Mission Analysis, and Flight Safety engineers to support. simulation-based testing and verification of flight algorithms and mission scenarios.

Your Qualifications

• Degree in engineering and/or related discipline. A higher degree is considered advantageous.
• Solid knowledge in MATLAB/Simulink development and modeling.
• Sound knowledge in Python development and data analysis.
• Good understanding of rocket flight dynamics, atmospheric flight, and trajectory modeling.
• Good understanding of guidance, navigation and control (GNC) systems and terminology.
• Experience (2+ years) in software development is considered advantageous.
• Experience in CI/CD automation is considered advantageous.
• Self-independent, creative, and structured way of working.
• Fluent oral and written English skills (all day-to-day activities are performed in 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 speacial leave days
• Team Culture: Join regular company and team events
• Parking: Free parking for your car or 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.