Intern (m/f/d) GNC - Reusable Launch Vehicles

Rocket Factory Augsburg; Augsburg; Vor Ort; EUR 11.000 - 17.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Atmosphere: international startup

Flexible working hours

Health: EGYM Wellpass

Paid Time Off: 20 days

Team events

Free parking

Zusammenfassung

Rocket Factory Augsburg invites a motivated Intern in Flight Dynamics & GNC for Reusable Launch Vehicles. You will develop multi-body models, design real-time trajectory optimization, and build HIL test setups to validate flight software on real hardware.

The role focuses on autonomous guidance for precise landing and robust analytics in a dynamic international team. You should be enrolled in a Bachelor or Master in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, or related fields, with experience in

Qualifikationen

• Current enrollment in Bachelor or Master studies in a relevant engineering field.
• Experience in numerical simulation, optimization or control algorithms through projects or prior work.
• Background in Matlab/Simulink modelling and software development.

Aufgaben

• Develop multi-body models for entry, descent and landing dynamics and design autonomous guidance algorithms.
• Create guidance algorithms for real-time trajectory optimization to achieve precise landings.
• Develop control allocation strategies across TVC, RCS and aerodynamic surfaces.
• Build HIL test infrastructure to validate software on real flight avionics.
• Run Monte Carlo simulations with failure injection and health-checks for safe diversions.

Kenntnisse

Python

C/C++

Git

Numerical simulation

Optimization

English communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor or Master in Aerospace Engineering or related

Tools

Matlab/Simulink

Jobbeschreibung

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 Intern in Flight Dynamics & GNC for Reusable Launch Vehicles. You enjoy working in a dedicated, dynamic and international environment that aims for high-performance engineering solutions in aerospace technology? Are you excited by the prospect of developing algorithms and testing flight software on real hardware to guide a first stage from re-entry to a precision landing? Join our team and help shape the future of spaceflight.

Your Tasks

• Develop multi-body mathematical models for entry, descent and landing dynamics and design autonomous guidance algorithms for real-time trajectory optimization that ensures precision landing within operational limits
• Develop optimal control allocation strategies across TVC, RCS and aerodynamic control surfaces, managing highly non-linear aerodynamic regimes and cross-axis coupling during flight
• Design and build HIL test infrastructure to validate software on real flight avionics and conduct trade studies to select optimal landing sensor architectures and testing environments
• Perform FMEA, run extensive Monte Carlo simulations with failure injection and implement health-checks to trigger safe diversion trajectories away from the landing site if vehicle systems are compromised
• Architect ground systems and interfaces to support landing operations

Your Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in Bachelor or Master studies in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or related discipline
• Demonstrated experience in numerical simulation, optimization or control algorithms (proven through academic projects, student competitions or prior industry experience)
• Background in mathematical modelling in Matlab and Simulink
• Experience working with Python, C/C++, Git
• Independent, hands-on mindset with a structured and methodical approach to problem-solving
• Fluent in oral and written English, as all engineering tasks, tools and documentation activities are conducted exclusively in English

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
• Team Culture: 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.