Senior Development Engineer - Umbilicals (m/f/d)

Rocket Factory Augsburg AG (EN); Augsburg; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Atmosphere

Flexible hours

Home office

Health program

Paid time off 30 days

Team events

Parking

Zusammenfassung

Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) in Augsburg seeks a Senior Development Engineer - Umbilicals to design and develop launch vehicle umbilical systems. You will collaborate with systems engineering, fluidics, and site engineers to ensure reliable operation and integration.

The role requires a degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, 5+ years of design experience, and strong CAD skills (Siemens NX). Proactive problem solving, structured work style, business-level English, and willingness to

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related discipline required.
• Minimum 5+ years of design/development experience in related systems.
• Experience with fluidic systems and mechanisms is a plus.
• Good CAD skills and self-starter mentality.

Aufgaben

• Develop umbilical systems on the launch vehicle.
• Collaborate with systems engineering, fluidic engineers and site engineers to ensure compatibility and reliable operation.
• Create CAD models and manufacturing documentation of components and assemblies.
• Define and lead testing activities.
• Support AIT during integration.
• Resolve non-conformances.
• Occasionally travel to launch site.

Kenntnisse

5+ years design experience

Fluidic systems

Couplings

Actuators

Mechanisms

Siemens NX CAD

Self-starter

Problem solving

Structured working

Business English

Ausbildung

Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Related discipline

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 Senior Development Engineer - Umbilicals(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

• Develop umbilical systems on the launch vehicle
• Work closely with systems engineering, fluidic engineers and launch site engineers to meet requirements and ensure compatibility and reliable operation with other systems
• Create CAD models and manufacturing documentation of components and assemblies
• Define and lead testing activities
• Support AIT during integration
• Resolve non-conformances
• Occasionally travel to launch site

Your Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related discipline
• 5+ years of professional experience in the design/development of related systems. Student team experience and internships are considered a plus
• Experience with fluidic systems
• Experience with couplings is a plus
• Experience with actuators is a plus
• Experience with mechanisms is a plus
• Good CAD skills (Siemens NX or other)
• Self-starter with minimal input
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities
• Structured way of working
• 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 |
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Paid Time Off: 30 days annual leave and special leave days

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| | Team Culture: Join regular company and team events |
| | Parking: Free Parking for your car and bike |