Senior Development Engineer (m/f/d)

Blackshark; Augsburg; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Atmosphere: International New Space

Flexible working hours

One day home office

Wellbeing program

30 days annual leave

Team events

Free parking

Zusammenfassung

Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) seeks a Development Engineer (m/f/d) in Augsburg with strong experience in structural and mechanism design, and valves for flight hardware. You will own valve subsystems from concept to hardware integration and post-flight analysis, and help maintain system reliability.

You will create CAD models, define requirements, and collaborate with Propulsion, Analysis and Testing teams in a fast-paced, international New Space environment that aims to minimize production

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Aerospace engineering required.
• 5+ years in design/development of valves.
• Experience developing critical valves for flight hardware.
• Experience with cryogenic fluidic systems, especially LOX.
• CAD software proficiency (Siemens NX or equivalent).
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Hands-on testing/operational experience.
• Basic knowledge of launch vehicles and subsystems.
• Comfort with medium/high-pressure pneumatic systems.
• Business-level English.

Aufgaben

• Be the system owner of various cryogenic and non-cryogenic valves on the vehicle.
• Take ownership of the entire product lifecycle from concept to hardware integration and post-flight analysis.
• Define and maintain requirements with a strong focus on system reliability.
• Create CAD models of components and assemblies.
• Collaborate with the testing team to qualify the systems.
• Support the AIT team and resolve non-conformances.
• Closely work with peers from Propulsion, Analysis and Testing.

Kenntnisse

Problem-solving

CAD proficiency

English communication

Flight hardware experience

Valves design experience

Pneumatic systems knowledge

Testing/operation experience

Launch vehicle knowledge

Ausbildung

Degree in Aerospace engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

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

We are looking for a motivated Development Engineer (m/f/d) at our home base in Augsburg with experience in structural and mechanism design and development. This is a rare opportunity allowing you to be involved in demanding development efforts that are supported by parallel test campaigns allowing us to close short-iteration development cycles at fast pace. You will work in a dedicated, dynamic and international environment that aims for excellence by creating high-performance engineering solutions while keeping production costs at an absolute minimum.

Your Tasks

• Be the system owner of various cryogenic and non- cryogenic valves on the vehicle
• Take ownership of the entire product lifecycle from concept to hardware integration and post-flight analysis
• Define and maintain requirements with a strong focus on system-reliability
• Create CAD models of components and assemblies
• Collaborate with the testing team to qualify the systems
• Support the AIT team and resolve non-conformances
• Closely work with peers from Propulsion, Analysis and Testing

Your Qualifications

• Degree in Aerospace engineering
• 5+ years in the design/ development of valves
• Demonstrated ability to develop critical valves for flight hardware
• Experience with cryogenic fluidic systems, especially liquid oxygen
• Good skills with CAD software (Siemens NX or other)
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities
• Hands- on experience in a testing or operation environment
• Basic knowledge of launch vehicles and sub-systems
• Feel confident with medium and high-pressure pneumatic systems
• Business Level 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
• Home Office: Full-time employees benefit from one day per week home office
• Health: Sweat, stretch or squat it out with EGYM Wellpass
• Paid Time Off: 30 days annual leave and special leave days
• Team Culture: Join regular company and team events
• Parking: Free Parking for your car and bike

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.