Development Engineer - Orbital Stage (m/f/d)
About the role
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.
About the Team
We are looking for a motivated Development Engineer (m/f/d) at our home base in Augsburg with experience in orbital stage design & 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
- Be the system owner of various structures and/or fluidic systems on the upper stage of the launch vehicle.
- Take ownership of the entire product lifecycle from concept to hardware integration and post-flight analysis
- Define and maintain requirements with a strong focus on system-reliability
- Create CAD models of components and assemblies
- Collaborate with the testing team to qualify the systems
- Support the AIT team and resolve non-conformances
- Closely work with peers from Propulsion, Analysis and Testing
Your Qualifications
- Degree in Aerospace engineering
- 2+ years in the design/ development of lightweight structures or fluidic systems for spacecraft applications.
- Experience with thermal control hardware like multilayer insulation, heat pipes, heaters… is a plus.
- Good skills with CAD software (Siemens NX or other)
- Exceptional problem-solving abilities and addition to detail.
- Hands- on experience in a testing or operation environment
- Basic knowledge of launch vehicles and sub-systems
- Feel confident with medium and high-pressure pneumatic systems
- Business Level English
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 one day per week home office
Health: Sweat, stretch or squat it out with EGYM Wellpass
Paid Time Off: 30 days annual leave and special leave days
Team Culture: Join regular company and team events
Parking: Free Parking for your car and bike
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 English.
Copied from the listing Rocket Factory Augsburg published, verified 31 Oct 2026.
The application
Your details and CV, then 9 questions.
- 1.Are you legally allowed to work in the country for which you are applying?Yes or no
- 2.How much notice do you need to give your current employer?Short answer
- 3.What is your salary expectation for this role?Pick one (21 options)
- 4.What nationalities do you hold?Pick any (195 options)
- 5.What was your place of birth?Short answer
- 6.What languages do you speak?Pick any (97 options)
- 7.Please insert your current personal address as shown in the description.Short answer
- 8.Are you willing to do business trips?Yes or no
- 9.Would you like to be considered for any other opportunities within Rocket Factory Augsburg?Yes or no
Taken from the application form Rocket Factory Augsburg runs, verified 30 Oct 2026.
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About Rocket Factory Augsburg
German launch company building the RFA One rocket.
Augsburg is the headquarters of Rocket Factory Augsburg, which is developing the RFA One rocket for small satellites. (Source: Wikipedia, Rocket Factory Augsburg)
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