Intern (f/m/d) Simulation Engineer Mission Analysis

Rocket Factory Augsburg - RFA; Augsburg; On-site; EUR 10,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Atmosphere: International startup

Flexible working hours

EGYM Wellpass health

20 days annual leave

RFA family events

Free parking

Job summary

Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) invites enrolled Bachelor or Master students in Aerospace Engineering to join as a trainee. You will perform numerical and physical modelling of rocket trajectories, develop trajectory optimization methods, and model flight loads, using Python, GitLab, and MATLAB/Simulink.

Excellent understanding of flight physics, aerodynamics, and structural loads is required. You will work in an international, agile team, with English used for all daily activities, and you can

Qualifications

• Enrolled Bachelor or Master student in Aerospace Engineering
• Experience with python, Gitlab, Matlab/Simulink
• Excellent understanding of flight physics, aerodynamics and structural loads
• Strong affinity simulation environments and servers
• 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

• Numerical and physical modelling of rocket and spacecraft trajectories
• Rocket trajectory optimization method development and testing
• Modelling of rocket flight loads during atmospheric and space conditions
• Implementing state of the art post processing routines and automation pipelines
• Contribute to daily upcoming mission related tasks

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.

About The Team

Our international and agile team is looking for support from a motivated person as a .......................................... Do you want to revolutionize space travel in New Space? Then you've come to the right place.

Your Tasks

• Numerical and physical modelling of rocket and spacecraft trajectories
• Rocket trajectory optimization method development and testing
• Modelling of rocket flight loads during atmospheric and space conditions
• Implementing state of the art post processing routines and automation pipelines
• Contribute to daily upcoming mission related tasks

Your Qualifications

• Enrolled Bachelor or Master student in Aerospace Engineering
• Experience with python, Gitlab, Matlab/Simulink
• Excellent understanding of flight physics, aerodynamics and structural loads
• Strong affinity simulation environments and servers
• 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: 20 days annual leave and special leave days
• RFA Family: Join regular company and team events
• Parking: Free parking for car and 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.