Intern Systems Engineering

About Rocket Factory Augsburg

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!

About The Team

Our international and agile team is looking for support from a motivated person as an Intern Systems Engineering. Do you want to revolutionize space travel in New Space? Then you've come to the right place.

Your Tasks

• Draft and manage piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) and power and signal diagrams (P&SDs) for vehicle and launch site.
• Formulate and document requirements for launch vehicle and launch site systems.
• Trade-off architecture decisions and perform risk analysis (FMEA, FMECA, and FTA) for critical systems.
• Coordinate between different teams to solve multi-disciplinary technical problems.
• Help maintain internal software tools in Python.
  
  

Your Qualifications

• Currently in Bachelors or Masters in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Passionate about rocketry.
• Demonstrated practical/hands-on experience in design projects or student teams (Rockets/UAVs/Automotive). Experience designing / operating fluid systems is ideal.
• Working knowledge of launcher/aerospace systems, systems engineering processes, and risk analysis.
• 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.
  
  

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 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?

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.

If you're looking for an environment where you can grow, take ownership and help shape the future of launch technology, we’d love to hear from you.

Ready to make history with us?

🚀 Apply now — we’re excited to receive your application in German or English!