Intern (m/f/d) LabVIEW Programming

Rocket Factory Augsburg - RFA; Augsburg; On-site; EUR 8,900 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

International environment

Flexible hours

EGYM Wellpass

Paid time off

Company events

Free parking

Job summary

Rocket Factory Augsburg - RFA is seeking an intern for Test Stand Development (LabVIEW) to join a dynamic, international team focused on high-performance aerospace instrumentation. You will gain hands-on experience developing software that validates launch vehicle hardware and building LabVIEW UIs for test engineers.

We value practical LabVIEW experience, fluency in English, and progress toward a technical degree. Enjoy flexible hours, 20 days PTO, and a collaborative startup culture in Augsburg.

Qualifications

• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or a similar field.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing software that tests launch vehicle hardware.
• Build LabVIEW user interfaces for test engineers to operate valves and read live sensor data.
• Maintain, optimize, and upgrade existing DAQ and LabVIEW systems.
• Analyze, debug, and resolve software bugs.
• Interface with senior software and test engineers to learn best practices in aerospace instrumentation.

Skills

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in CS/Engineering/Math

Tools

LabVIEW

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 a motivated intern for Test Stand Development (LabVIEW). Do you enjoy working in a dedicated, dynamic, and international environment focused on high-performance engineering solutions in aerospace technology? Are you excited by the prospect of writing the code that tests actual launch vehicle hardware?

Your Tasks

• Assist in developing software that directly tests and validates actual launch vehicle hardware
• Build LabVIEW User Interfaces (UIs) for test engineers to operate valves and read live sensor data
• Maintain, optimize, and upgrade existing Data Acquisition (DAQ) and LabVIEW systems
• Analyze, debug, and resolve software bugs
• Interface directly with our senior software and test engineers to learn best practices in aerospace instrumentation

Your Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or a similar field
• Demonstrated practical experience with LabVIEW via academic projects or prior work
• Fluent in spoken and written English (all day-to-day activities are performed 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
• 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.

We look forward to receiving your application in German or English.