GNC Test Engineer (m/f/d)

Blackshark; Augsburg; Vor Ort; EUR 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

International team culture

Flexible working hours

One day home office

Wellpass health program

30 days paid time off

Team events

Free parking

Zusammenfassung

Rocket Factory Augsburg seeks a motivated GNC Test Engineer to join our GNC team and support flight dynamics simulations, test campaigns, and performance evaluations for rocket systems.

You will maintain high-fidelity flight dynamics models, develop data analysis frameworks, and drive automation of simulation workflows with CI/CD tools. Strong English communication is required in a fast-paced, international environment.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in engineering or related discipline; higher degree advantageous.
• Strong MATLAB/Simulink development and modeling.
• Proficient Python development and data analysis.
• Solid knowledge of rocket flight dynamics and trajectory modeling.
• Understanding of GNC systems and terminology.
• 2+ years in software development; CI/CD experience advantageous.
• Fluent English (spoken and written).

Aufgaben

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

Kenntnisse

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

GNC systems

Rocket dynamics

CI/CD automation

English (verbal & written)

Software development

Ausbildung

Bachelor in Engineering or related field

Master's degree advantageous

Tools

CI/CD tooling

Jobbeschreibung

About Rocket Factory Augsburg

At 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

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.