Intern (m/f/d) Redundant Flight Software Development

Rocket Factory Augsburg - RFA; Augsburg; Vor Ort; EUR 12.000 - 17.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible hours

Health benefits

20 days annual leave

Team events

Free parking

Zusammenfassung

Rocket Factory Augsburg in Germany is seeking an Intern in Redundant Flight Software Development to join our international, agile software team.

You will assist in designing and testing prototype redundant flight computers, evaluating COTS hardware for extreme environments, performing FMEA, and building HIL test setups to improve fault tolerance on next‑gen launch vehicles. All activities are conducted in English.

Qualifikationen

• Currently enrolled in Bachelor or Master studies in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Computer Science, or related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in embedded software development, gained through academic projects, student competitions, or prior internships.
• Understanding of sensor and actuator interfacing, including hardware - software integration and communication between embedded systems and peripheral devices.
• Experience working with Python, C/C++, Git and Linux.
• Self-driven, hands-on mentality paired with a structured, methodical approach to problem-solving.
• Fluent oral and written English skills (all day-to-day activities are performed in English).

Aufgaben

• Support the design, build and test of prototype redundant flight computer architectures and network topologies utilizing COTS hardware.
• Evaluate and modify COTS hardware configurations to expand operational envelopes in extreme flight environments.
• Conduct FMEA to identify failures, define fault-tolerance requirements and implement robust software countermeasures.
• Analyze the overall avionics architecture to identify opportunities for leveraging standard instrumentation sensors and processing units to improve system fault tolerance.
• Design and build Hardware-in-the-Loop test setups to validate enhanced fault-tolerance algorithms.

Kenntnisse

Embedded software

Python

C/C++

Git

Linux

Ausbildung

Bachelor or Master in Computer Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Aerospace Computer Science

Tools

Git

Linux

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 software team is searching for a motivated Intern in Redundant Flight Software Development. You enjoy working in a dedicated,dynamicand international environment that aims for high-performance engineering solutions in aerospace technology? Are you excited by the prospect of writing software and fault-tolerant architectures that directly safeguard mission success? Join us and help shape the next generation of resilient launch vehicle systems.

Your Tasks

• Support the design, build and test of prototype redundant flight computer architectures and network topologies utilizing commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware
• Evaluate and modify COTS hardware configurations to expand operational envelopes in extreme flight environments
• Conduct Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to identify failures, define fault-tolerance requirements and implement robust software countermeasures
• Analyze the overall avionics architecture to identify opportunities for leveraging standard instrumentation sensors and processing units to improve system fault tolerance
• Design and build Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test setups to validate enhanced fault-tolerance algorithms

Your Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in Bachelor or Master studies in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Computer Science, or related discipline
• Demonstrated experience in embedded software development, gained through academic projects, student competitions, or prior internships
• Understanding of sensor and actuator interfacing, including hardware - software integration and communication between embedded systems and peripheral devices
• Experience working with Python, C/C++, Git and Linux
• Self-driven, hands-on mentality paired with a structured, methodical approach to problem-solving
• Fluent oral and written English skills (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
• Team Culture: Join regular company and team events
• Parking: Free Parking for car and bike