Senior Fluidic Component Design Engineer (m/f/d)

Rocket Factory Augsburg - RFA; Augsburg; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

One day per week home office

Wellness program (EGYM Wellpass)

30 days annual leave

Team events

Free parking

Job summary

Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) seeks a Senior Fluidic Component Design Engineer (m/f/d) based in Augsburg to lead the design and development of fluidic valves for flight hardware. You will own the lifecycle from concept to hardware integration and post-flight analysis, defining requirements with a strong focus on system reliability.

You will create CAD models, collaborate with testing and AIT teams, and work with propulsion, analysis, and testing peers to deliver high-performance solutions in a

Qualifications

• 5+ years designing/ developing valves for flight hardware.
• Experience with cryogenic fluidic systems, especially liquid oxygen.
• Hands-on testing/operation experience.
• Basic knowledge of launch vehicles and subsystems.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Valves design

Fluidic systems

CAD (Siemens NX)

Problem solving

Team collaboration

English (Business)

Education

Aerospace engineering degree

Tools

Siemens NX

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

We are looking for a motivated Senior Fluidic Component Design 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

• Design various fluidic components and 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

Insights

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.