Senior Development Engineer (m/f/d)

Rocket Factory Augsburg AG (EN); Bayern; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Home Office

Flexible hours

30 days leave

Team events

Free parking

Zusammenfassung

Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) is seeking a Development Engineer to join our Augsburg team. You will own valve systems, from concept to hardware integration and post-flight analysis, within a dynamic international New Space startup.

The role requires a degree in aerospace engineering, 5+ years in valve design, and strong CAD skills; experience with cryogenic systems and flight hardware is essential. Proficiency in English is required.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Aerospace Engineering.
• 5+ years in design and development of valves.
• Experience developing critical valves for flight hardware.
• Experience with cryogenic fluidic systems, especially LOX.
• Proficient with CAD software (Siemens NX or equivalent).
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Hands-on testing or operations experience.
• Knowledge of launch vehicle subsystems.
• Familiarity with medium and high-pressure pneumatic systems.
• Business-level English.

Aufgaben

• Own the system of cryogenic and non-cryogenic valves on the vehicle.
• Lead product lifecycle from concept to hardware integration and post-flight analysis.
• Define and maintain requirements with focus on reliability.
• Create CAD models of components and assemblies.
• Collaborate with testing to qualify systems.
• Support AIT and resolve non-conformances.
• Coordinate with Propulsion, Analysis and Testing teams.

Kenntnisse

Valve design

CAD modelling

System reliability

Problem solving

English proficiency

Test/operation experience

Cross-functional collaboration

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