
Intern (f/ m/ d) Launch Operations Engineering
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Median for Augsburg (all fields): €1,550/mo, from 26 internship postings with stated pay in the last 12 months. Salary guide
Requirements
Studies: Mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or related · Bachelor's or Master's students · must be enrolled
Languages: English (fluent)
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Rocket Factory Augsburg - RFA · Aerospace & defence · HQ in Augsburg
We list 8 open student roles at Rocket Factory Augsburg - RFA. 28 more have closed since April 2026. See all Rocket Factory Augsburg - RFA roles
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In our records, Rocket Factory Augsburg - RFA has posted this title in Augsburg twice since April 2026; only this one is open now.
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LabVIEWRocketryBeckhoffFluid SystemsNXAltiumControl SystemsKiCADCADEPLAN
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Description provided by Rocket Factory Augsburg - RFA
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.
Your Tasks
- Support the operations team during the preparation for RFA’s inaugural launch
- Support the commissioning and maintenance of ground and flight hardware
- Support the operations team in organizational and logistics tasks
Your Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- Availability to travel to the Shetland Islands or within Germany for multiple weeks
- Experience with student rocketry projects, preferably including launch campaigns
- General knowledge of rocketry,fluid and control systems
- (Optional) Experience with common CAD programs, preferably NX and KiCAD, Altium, or EPLAN
- (Optional) Experience with LabVIEW and/or Beckhoff suite
- Strong practical skills and hands-on focus
- An organized and independent way of working
- Fluent in spoken and written English (all day-to-day activities are performed in English)
We offer
Atmosphere: Experience life in an international and dynamic New Space start-up Flexibility: Fit your working schedule to your needs with flexible working hours Health: Sweat, stretch or squat it out with EGYM Wellpass Paid Time Off: 20 days of annual leave plus additional special leave days RFA Family: Join regular company and team events Parking: Free parking for car and bike
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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.
🚀 Apply now! We look forward to receiving your application in German or English.
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