Intern (f/m/d) Launch Operations Engineering

Rocket Factory Augsburg AG; Augsburg; On-site; EUR 11,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Atmosphere: international start-up

Flexible working hours

Health: wellness initiatives

Paid time off

Team events

Parking

Job summary

Rocket Factory Augsburg is seeking a motivated student engineer to join the Operations team. You will support preparation for the inaugural launch, assist with ground and flight hardware, and help with logistics and organization.

This role is ideal for those pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical engineering, with travel willingness within Germany or to Shetland, hands-on experience from student rocketry, and fluent English.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in a relevant engineering field.
• Willingness to travel to Shetland Islands or within Germany for weeks.
• Experience with student rocketry projects, ideally including launch campaigns.
• Solid knowledge of rocketry, fluid and control systems.
• Fluent in English for day-to-day work.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Student rocketry projects

Rocketry knowledge

Practical hands-on

Organized and independent

English fluency

Education

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

Tools

NX CAD

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.