Systems Engineer (m/f/d)

Rocket Factory Augsburg AG (EN); Augsburg; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International team

Flexible hours

Home office: 1 day per week

EGYM Wellpass

30 days leave

Team events

Free parking

Job summary

Rocket Factory Augsburg AG is seeking a Systems Engineer to develop and maintain requirements and architectures for reusable and expendable launch vehicles and their ground systems. You will coordinate across vehicle, propulsion, software, avionics and ground teams, performing trade-offs to balance mass, cost, and reliability.

The role requires strong problem solving, excellent English communication, and hands-on project experience; German language skills are a plus in a dynamic international

Qualifications

• Degree in aerospace, mechanical or electrical engineering, physics or related discipline; 2–4 years aerospace experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update and maintain requirements and architecture for launch vehicles and ground systems.
• Coordinate activities between technical departments (vehicle, propulsion, software, avionics, ground systems).
• Perform trade-offs (mass, cost, functionality, complexity and reliability) for vehicle and ground systems.
• Create and maintain design, test and operational documentation.
• Interpret test results and derive quantitative reliability of the systems.
• Aid in developing tools/strategies to improve day-to-day engineering efficiency.
• Manage and maintain verification/test cases for launch vehicle and ground systems.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

English fluency

Python

Hands-on project experience

Hydraulic & pneumatic systems

Control systems

Instrumentation

Education

Degree in aerospace, mechanical or electrical engineering, physics or related discipline

Tools

Python

FMECA/FTA

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

Our international and agile team is looking for support from a motivated person as a Systems Engineer (m/f/d). Do you want to revolutionize space travel in New Space? Then you’ve come to the right place.

Your Tasks

• Develop, update and maintain requirements and architecture of expendable and reusable launch vehicles and ground systems


• Coordination of activities between the various technical departments and interfaces (vehicle, propulsion, software, avionics, ground systems)


• Perform trade-offs (mass, cost, functionality, complexity and reliability) for vehicle and ground systems


• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of design, test and operational documentation


• Interpret test results and derive quantitative reliability of the systems


• Aid in the formulation of tools/strategies to enhance the operational efficiency of day-to-day engineering tasks.


• Manage and maintain verification/test cases for launch vehicle and ground systems

Your Qualifications

Best Practice: Use the “Must-Have vs. Nice-to-Have” principle. Every listed requirement should be directly linked to success in the role. If a skill can be learned within the first few months on the job, consider moving it into the Nice-to-Have category.

• Degree in aerospace, mechanical or electrical engineering, physics or related discipline 2 to 4 years’ work experience in aerospace industry


• Knowledge of and passion for launch vehicle systems and operations


• Hands-on experience in student team projects, competitive events, hands-on projects is advantageous.


• Knowledge of hydraulic & pneumatic systems, control systems, fluid and structure mechanics, and instrumentation, as well as how different disciplines interface with one another


• Good knowledge and practical experience with Python to create tools/automation scripts is beneficial


• Fluent English oral and written (all day-to-day activities are performed in English), German is beneficial


• Experience with requirements engineering and risk analysis (FMECA/FTA) is beneficial


• Excellent problem solving and communication skills


• Highly organized and proactive approach to your work Maintain a positive and constructive attitude in the face of technical and non-technical challenges

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 speacial leave days


• Team Culture: Join regular company and team events


• Parking: Free parking for your car or bike

Insights

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.