Intern (m/f/d) Systems Engineering [Parameter Management]
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Rocket Factory Augsburg - RFA published this listing. We've added our own working-student context below — what this role means for your weekly hours, take-home pay and student visa as a student in Augsburg, Germany.
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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
- Expand and maintain sets of launch vehicle and launch site parameters across different systems and configurations.
- Create and maintain documentation proofs for different parameter sets to ensure traceability and clarity of the data.
- Contribute to development, maintenance and documentation of internal parameter management software tools.
- Coordinate between different teams to solve multi-disciplinary technical problems.
- Currently in Bachelors or Masters in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
- Demonstrated practical/hands-on experience in design projects or student teams (Rockets/UAVs/Automotive).
- Working knowledge of launcher/aerospace systems and systems engineering processes.
- Working knowledge of CAD software - Siemens NX is highly valuable.
- Comfortable with object-oriented programming in Python, experience using Git for software version control.
- Fluent English, oral and written. Able to communicate complex topics in a clear and simple 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
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.
🚀 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 — pay rules, 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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