Vehicle Development Engineer (m/f/d)

Rocket Factory Augsburg; Augsburg; Hybrid; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Rocket Factory Augsburg is seeking a Vehicle Development Engineer to join its dynamic team in Augsburg. The role involves structural design, integration, and testing of aerospace components, requiring an engineering degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Join us to help lead the New Space movement in Europe while enjoying an international work environment, flexible hours, and 30 days of annual leave.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

1 day per week home office

30 days annual leave

Free parking

Company events

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years work experience in structures engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in technical specifications including design, implementation, testing, and verification.
• Fluent in English for all day-to-day activities.

Aufgaben

• Take ownership of vehicle sub-assemblies such as structural components.
• Develop and assess requirements, 3D models and design validation procedures.
• Be responsible for successful integration and testing activities.

Kenntnisse

CAD software

Structural engineering

Ausbildung

Degree in Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Jobbeschreibung

At Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) we have one goal: create low-cost, flexible and reliable access to space. We specialize in the creation of small launcher solutions designed for deploying satellites into Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and beyond. Together with you, we want to revolutionize space services and help enhance life on Earth. Sounds interesting? Then join our journey and be part of the team leading the New Space movement in Europe!

Rocket Factory Augsburg AG in Augsburg is looking for a

Vehicle Development Engineer (m/f/d)

We are looking for a motivated Vehicle 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

• Take ownership of vehicle sub-assemblies such as structural components and mechanisms
• Develop and assess requirements, 3D models and design validation procedures for components and assemblies
• Perform techno-financial trade offs for structures, analysis for materials and testing
• Be responsible for successful integration and testing activities
• Present and discuss progress in design reviews with all stakeholders including peer designers, systems engineering and chief engineering
• Perform drafting and dimensioning in 2D environments
• Design using sheet metal and wire routing environments
• Prepare bill of materials (BOM) for input into the procurement process
• Create technical documentation on existing and new designs
• Assist in actual hands-on tasks such as assembly and testing

Your Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related discipline
• 3+ year work experience in structures engineering or related discipline
• Experience working with technical specifications, including design, implementation, testing and verification
• Good skills with CAD software, Siemens NX preferred
• Experience with moving assemblies such as umbilical retraction or similar
• Knowledge and expertise in at least one area of the systems engineering life cycle, including requirement definition, design, development, testing, verification and validation, operations, maintenance, and retirement/replacement
• Exposure to multiple engineering disciplines within a project environment would be advantageous
• Fluent English oral and written (all day-to-day activities are performed in English)
• Organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines
• Self-starter, proactive and structured way of working

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 1 day per week home office

Health: Sweat, stretch or squat it out with WellPass, a training app which connects you to thousands of gyms and studios

Paid Time Off: 30 days annual leave and special leave days

RFA Family: Join our regular company and team events and become part of the RFA family

Parking: Free parking for your car and your bike

This is the perfect opportunity to take on an exciting new challenge and be part of the leading private company in the new European space race. You'll get to work with over 300 employees from more than 44 countries and have the opportunity to accelerate your professional and personal development.

Ready to make history with us?

Apply now! We're looking forward to receiving your application in German or English.

Rocket Factory Augsburg AG
Human Resources

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