Intern (m/f/d) Manufacturing Engineer

Rocket Factory Augsburg AG (EN); Augsburg; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EGYM Wellpass

30 days annual leave

Flexible working hours

Team events (RFA Family)

Job summary

Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) is seeking a Stage Assembly & Integration Technician to contribute to prototype development, assembly and testing in a fast-paced, international New Space environment. You will help document engineering work and participate in design for manufacture reviews to streamline production.

The role requires pursuing or completed degrees in aerospace, mechanical or STEM fields, strong English skills, and hands-on workshop experience.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or completed a Bachelor's or Master's in aerospace, mechanical, or STEM.
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, ideally in an aerospace context.
• Hands-on experience with tools and equipment in a manufacturing workshop.
• Being part of a rocketry student team, formula student or similar is a strong plus.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Assist the team in developing and maintaining engineering documentation through the life cycle of the vehicle.
• Participate in design for manufacture (DFM) reviews with stakeholders from peer designers to management.
• Prepare bill of materials (BOM) for input into the procurement process.
• Assist with hands-on tasks such as assembly, integration and testing.
• Drive the implementation and continuous improvement of manufacturing methods and processes.

Skills

English communication

Workshop experience

Self-motivated

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or STEM

Tools

Manufacturing workshop tools

Job description

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

• Assist the team in developing and maintaining engineering documentation through the life cycle of the vehicle
• Participate in design for manufacture (DFM) reviews with all stakeholders from peer designers to management
• Prepare bill of materials (BOM) for input into the procurement process
• Assist with hands-on tasks such as assembly, integration and testing
• Drive the implementation and continuous improvement of manufacturing methods and processes

Your Qualifications

Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a STEM-related field

Knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, ideally in an aerospace context

Hands-on experience with tools and equipment in a manufacturing workshop

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, detail-oriented, and eager to learn and contribute as needed by the team in a collaborative environment

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

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.