Propulsion Test Technician Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany

rfa.space; Augsburg; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Flexible working hours

Health benefits with EGYM Wellpass

Regular company events

Job summary

A leading New Space start-up in Augsburg is seeking a field test operator to manage propulsion hot-fire campaigns. Your responsibilities include engine assembly, managing test operations, and developing technical documentation. The ideal candidate has a degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering, with hands-on experience in test operations and machine operation. The position offers flexible working hours, 30 days of annual leave, and a vibrant international team atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in test operations, preferably for propulsion projects.
• Willingness to travel and work flexibly around test and launch sites.
• Self-independent, structured way of working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the field test operator during propulsion hot-fire campaigns.
• Take responsibility for engine assembly processes.
• Perform hardware reviews to evaluate test articles' performance.

Skills

Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering knowledge

Operating industrial manufacturing machines

Understanding of fluidic processes

Experience in propulsion projects

Fluent English

Education

Higher education or apprenticeship in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Instrumentation: pressure, temperature, piezoelectric

Job description

Overview

At Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) we have one goal: create low-cost, flexible and reliable access to space. We specialize in the creation of small launcher solutions designed for deploying satellites into Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and beyond. Together with you, we want to revolutionize space services and help enhance life on Earth. Sounds interesting? Then join our journey and be part of the team leading the New Space movement in Europe!

Your Tasks

• Serve as in the field test operator and technician during all propulsion hot-fire campaigns
• Take responsibility of engine assembly processes and in-situ upgrades to the test hardware
• Test integrated engines to determine acceptability for flight
• Assembly, Integration, troubleshooting and commissioning of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Perform hardware reviews to evaluate the performance of test articles and stand systems (operations, quality, structural, fluids, electrical).
• Find innovative ways to create, review, and optimize testing processes/procedures to increase test system capability and cadence.
• Manage the execution of projects within extremely short timelines
• Align resources to accomplish key objectives, assign clear accountability for important objectives
• Create and maintain technical documentation

Your Qualifications

• Higher education or apprenticeship in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• Experience in operating industrial manufacturing machines such as lathe, mill, drill and saw
• Willingness to travel and work flexibly around RFAs test and launch sites
• Experience with assembly manuals and hardware assembly processes
• Understanding of fluidic processes such as pneumatics and hydraulics
• Beneficial: experience with instrumentation: pressure, temperature, piezoelectric, strain gauge, load cells, flowmeters
• Hands-on experience in test operations preferably for propulsion projects
• Fluent English oral and written (all day-to-day activities are performed in English) Self-independent, a structured way of working and committed to working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Calm and confident way of communication even in high stress situations

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

Rocket Factory Augsburg is the leading private company in the new European space race, with over 300 employees from more than 44 countries. This is a challenging opportunity to accelerate your professional and personal development. If you’re looking for an environment where you can grow, take ownership and help shape the future of launch technology, we’d love to hear from you.