Intern (f/m/d) Launch Operations Engineering

Rocket Factory Augsburg AG (EN); Augsburg; On-site; EUR 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Atmosphere: Experience life in an int"

Flexibility: Flexible working hours

Health: EGYM Wellpass

Paid Time Off: 20 days annual leave

RFA Family: Regular events

Parking: Free parking

Job summary

Rocket Factory Augsburg is seeking a student in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering to join the operations team for the inaugural launch prep and for commissioning and maintenance of ground and flight hardware, based in Augsburg.

This hands-on role requires travel within Germany or to the Shetland Islands for several weeks, fluent English, and a proactive, independent work style in a dynamic international startup.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Availability to travel to the Shetland Islands or within Germany for multiple weeks
• Experience with student rocketry projects, preferably including launch campaigns
• General knowledge of rocketry,fluid and control systems
• (Optional) Experience with common CAD programs, preferably NX and KiCAD, Altium, or EPLAN
• (Optional) Experience with LabVIEW and/or Beckhoff suite
• Strong practical skills and hands-on focus
• An organized and independent way of working
• Fluent in spoken and written English (all day-to-day activities are performed in English)

Responsibilities

• Support the operations team during the preparation for RFA’s inaugural launch
• Support the commissioning and maintenance of ground and flight hardware
• Support the operations team in organizational and logistics tasks

Skills

English proficiency

Student rocketry experience

Hands-on skills

Organized independent work

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

NX

KiCad

Altium

EPLAN

LabVIEW

Beckhoff

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.

Your Tasks

• Support the operations team during the preparation for RFA’s inaugural launch
• Support the commissioning and maintenance of ground and flight hardware
• Support the operations team in organizational and logistics tasks

Your Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Availability to travel to the Shetland Islands or within Germany for multiple weeks
• Experience with student rocketry projects, preferably including launch campaigns
• General knowledge of rocketry,fluid and control systems
• (Optional) Experience with common CAD programs, preferably NX and KiCAD, Altium, or EPLAN
• (Optional) Experience with LabVIEW and/or Beckhoff suite
• Strong practical skills and hands-on focus
• An organized and independent way of working
• Fluent in spoken and written English (all day-to-day activities are performed in English)

We offer

• Atmosphere: Experience life in an international and dynamic New Space start-up
• Flexibility: Fit your working schedule to your needs with flexible working hours
• Health: Sweat, stretch or squat it out with EGYM Wellpass
• Paid Time Off: 20 days of annual leave plus additional special leave days
• RFA Family: Join regular company and team events
• Parking: Free parking for 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.

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