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Rocket Factory Augsburg - RFA posted this role. Below, we break down what it means for a working student in Augsburg: your weekly hours, take-home pay and visa limits. You can also open ChatGPT or Claude with a ready-made prompt to tailor your CV, check your fit, draft a cover letter or prep for the interview.
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Description provided by Rocket Factory Augsburg - RFA
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 our propulsion team in analyzing data from rocket engine tests
- Support the propulsion and operations team in pre- and post-test activities
- Interpret data and provide active and actionable advice on the test results to support test engineers
- Use test data to develop and improve models for engine performance estimation and behavior prediction
- Current student in computer, software or aerospace engineering with strong interest in coding, scripting or data science
- Strong familiarity with spacecraft propulsion systems
- Experience with modeling of fluidic and mechanical systems is considered a plus
- Experience with a scripting language (Python preferred)
- Familiarity with modern coding practices is considered advantageous
- Fluent in spoken and written English (all day-to-day activities are performed in English)
- Able to work independently in a structured manner
Atmosphere: Experience life in an international & 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 annual leave and 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.
Working student essentials
What this Engineering internship in Augsburg means for you: the pay rules, the social contributions, and what international students should check before applying.
Weekly hours
Internships have no 20-hour cap, but a voluntary internship longer than three months generally has to pay at least the German minimum wage. Mandatory internships in your study programme are exempt.
Working student rulesSocial contributions
Mandatory internships are largely exempt from social contributions. Voluntary internships are treated like regular employment once they run long enough, so contributions usually apply.
Check your insuranceInternational students
Non-EU students can work 140 full or 280 half days per year (raised from 120/240 in March 2024). A working student contract usually fits within this — confirm the exact limits printed on your residence permit.
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