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Development Engineer - Valves (m/f/d)

Rocket Factory Augsburg logoRocket Factory AugsburgAugsburg, Bavaria, GermanyPosted 1mo ago
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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 - Valves (m/f/d) at our home base in Augsburg. 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

  • Design various fluidic components and valves
  • Develop components from concept, through detailed design and production support to testing and integration
  • Define and maintain requirements with a strong focus on system-reliability
  • Create CAD models and manufacturing documentation of components and assemblies
  • Collaborate with the production, testing and AIT teams
  • Resolve non-conformances

Your Qualifications

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related discipline
  • 2+ years of professional experience in the design/development of valves. Student team experience and internships are considered a plus
  • Good CAD skills (Siemens NX or other)
  • Self-starter with minimal input
  • Extremely proactive and always looking for the “what can be done next”
  • Exceptional problem-solving abilities
  • Structured way of working
  • 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.

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German launch company building the RFA One rocket.

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