Intern (m/f/d) Development Engineer

Rocket Factory Augsburg AG (EN); Augsburg; On-site; EUR 11,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Atmosphere: international, dynamic New

Flexible working hours

Health: EGYM Wellpass

Paid Time Off: 20 days

Job summary

Rocket Factory Augsburg AG is seeking an Intern Development Engineer to join an international, agile team focused on aerospace design and manufacturing. You will support experienced designers from concept to prototyping, participate in design reviews, and help prepare BOMs and technical documentation.

You will work in English for a 5-6 month internship in a dynamic New Space startup, gaining hands-on experience with CAD tools like Siemens NX and Teamcenter, contributing to flight-system projects.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
• Internship duration of at least 5-6 months.
• Proficient with CAD software; Siemens NX experience is highly recommended.
• Experience with Teamcenter is a plus.
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems in aerospace context is helpful.
• Hands-on lab or manufacturing experience is desirable.
• Strong English communication, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Assist an experienced designer in turning concepts into detail designs and prototypes.
• Participate in design reviews with stakeholders from peers to management.
• Prepare BOM for procurement input.
• Create technical documentation for existing and new designs.
• Assist in hands-on tasks such as assembly and testing.

Skills

English communication

Self-motivated

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Hands-on lab experience

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

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 searching for a motivated person to work as Intern (m/f/d) Development Engineer. You enjoy working in a dedicated, dynamic and international environment that aims for high-performance engineering solutions in aerospace technology?

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Your Tasks

• Assist an experienced designer in developing practical design solutions from concept, through detail design to manufacturing drawings and prototyping
• Participate in design reviews with all stakeholders from peer designers to management
• Prepare bill of materials (BOM) for input into the procurement process
• Create technical documentation on existing and new designs
• Assist in actual hands-on tasks such as assembly and testing

Your Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Available for an internship duration of at least 5-6 months
• Skilled with CAD software
• Experience with Siemens NX (Modeling, Drafting, Sheet Metal) highly recommended
• Experience with Teamcenter is a plus
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, ideally in an aerospace context
• Hands-on experience with tools and equipment in a lab or manufacturing setting
• Being part of a rocketry student team, Formula Student or similar is a strong plus
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken (all daily activities are conducted in English)
• Self-motivated, resilient, detail-oriented, and eager to learn in a collaborative environment

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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

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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.