Intern (m/f/d) Systems Engineering

Rocket Factory Augsburg - RFA; Augsburg; Hybrid; EUR 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International team

Flexible hours

Wellpass gym

30 days leave

Team events

Free parking

Job summary

Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) is seeking an Intern in Systems Engineering to join our international, multidisciplinary team in Augsburg. You will draft P&IDs and P&SDs, document requirements for launch vehicle and site systems, and support V&V activities while ensuring end-to-end traceability.

The role suits a Bachelor or Master student in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering who loves rocketry, with Python programming, Git, and good English.

Qualifications

• Currently in Bachelor or Master in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Passionate about rocketry.
• Demonstrated practical/hands-on experience in design projects or student teams (Rockets/UAVs/Automotive).
• Experience designing / operating fluid systems is ideal.
• Working knowledge of launcher/aerospace systems, systems engineering processes, V&V, and risk analysis.
• Comfortable with object-oriented programming in Python, experience using Git for software version control.
• Fluent English, oral and written. Able to communicate complex topics clearly.

Responsibilities

• Draft and manage piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) and power and signal diagrams (P&SDs) for vehicle and launch site.
• Formulate and document requirements for launch vehicle and launch site systems.
• Support verification and validation (V&V) activities and ensure end-to-end traceability of requirements.
• Trade-off architecture decisions and perform risk analysis (FMEA, FMECA, and FTA) for critical systems.
• Help maintain, and document internal software, and develop tools in Python.
• Coordinate between different teams to solve multi-disciplinary technical problems.

Skills

Python

Systems engineering

Verification & Validation

Risk analysis

Git

English proficiency

Education

Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical Eng (Bachelors/Masters)

Tools

Git

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 support from a motivated person as a Intern (m/f/d) Systems Engineering. Do you want to revolutionize space travel in New Space? Then you've come to the right place.

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Your Tasks

• Draft and manage piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) and power and signal diagrams (P&SDs) for vehicle and launch site.


• Formulate and document requirements for launch vehicle and launch site systems.


• Support verification and validation (V&V) activities and ensure end-to-end traceability of requirements.


• Trade-off architecture decisions and perform risk analysis (FMEA, FMECA, and FTA) for critical systems.


• Help maintain, and document internal software, and develop tools in Python.


• Coordinate between different teams to solve multi-disciplinary technical problems.

Your Qualifications

• Currently in Bachelors or Masters in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent.


• Passionate about rocketry.


• Demonstrated practical/hands-on experience in design projects or student teams (Rockets/UAVs/Automotive).


• Experience designing / operating fluid systems is ideal.


• Working knowledge of launcher/aerospace systems, systems engineering processes, V&V, and risk analysis.


• Comfortable with object-oriented programming in Python, experience using Git for software version control.


• Fluent English, oral and written. Able to communicate complex topics in a clear and simple manner.

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 speacial leave days


• Team Culture: Join regular company and team events


• Parking: Free Parking for car and bike

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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.