Intern (f/m/d) Optimization engineer - Mission Analysis

Rocket Factory Augsburg AG; Augsburg; Hybrid; EUR 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Atmosphere

Flexible hours

Health program

30 days leave

RFA events

Job summary

Rocket Factory Augsburg AG is seeking a Stage Assembly & Integration Technician (f/m/d) for motivated students. You will contribute to prototype development, test campaigns and international collaboration, applying Python, MATLAB/Simulink and data science in a fast-paced space start-up environment.

The role emphasizes autonomous work, English communication, and active participation in teambuilding while supporting mission-related tasks and automation efforts.

Qualifications

• Enrolled Bachelor or Master student in Aerospace Engineering.
• Experience with python, Gitlab, Matlab/Simulink.
• Very good understanding of flight physics, orbital mechanics and rocketry.
• Strong affinity to efficient coding, automation and data science.
• First experience in the space industry or in a technical environment is a plus.
• Business fluent English oral and written (all day-to-today activities are performed in English).
• Strong time management, team player attitude and emotional intelligence.
• Self-independent, proactive and structured way of working.
• Willingness in participating teambuilding events.

Responsibilities

• Writing highly efficient code for mission automatization and simulations.
• Creating CI/CD pipelines for trajectory analysis and postprocessing.
• Development and testing of AI based algorithms for mission tasks.
• Contribute to daily upcoming mission related tasks.

Education

Enrolled Bachelor or Master student in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Python

GitLab

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany

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

Our international and agile team is looking for support from a motivated person as a Stage Assembly & Integration Technician (f/m/d). This is your opportunity to be closely involved in the challenging development of prototypes and time- and cost-critical test campaigns. Do you enjoy working in a committed, dynamic, and international environment? Do you want to revolutionize space travel in New Space? Then you've come to the right place.

Your Tasks

• Writing highly efficient code for mission automatization and simulations
• Creating CI/CD pipelines for trajectory analysis and postprocessing
• Development and testing of AI based algorithms for mission tasks
• Contribute to daily upcoming mission related tasks

Your Qualifications

• Enrolled Bachelor or Master student in Aerospace Engineering
• Experience with python, Gitlab, Matlab/Simulink
• Very good understanding of flight physics, orbital mechanics and rocketry
• Strong affinity to efficient coding, automation and data science
• First experience in the space industry or in a technical environment is a plus
• Business fluent English oral and written (all day-to-today activities are performed in English)
• Strong time management, team player attitude and emotional intelligence
• Self-independent, proactive and structured way of working
• Willingness in participating teambuilding events

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

Health: Sweat, stretch or squat it out with EGYM Wellpass

Paid Time Off: 30 days annual leave and special leave days

RFA Family: Join regular company and team events