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Intern (m/f/d) Systems Engineering

Rocket Factory Augsburg logoRocket Factory AugsburgAugsburg, Bavaria, GermanyInternshipPosted 2mo 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

Our international and agile team is looking for support from a motivated person as a Intern (m/f/d) 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.
  • Support verification and validation (V&V) activities and ensure end-to-end traceability of requirements.
  • Trade-off architecture decisions and perform risk analysis (FMEA, FMECA, and FTA) for critical systems.
  • Help maintain, and document internal software, and develop tools in Python.
  • Coordinate between different teams to solve multi-disciplinary technical problems.

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, V&V, 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: 30 days annual leave and speacial leave days

Team Culture: 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 English.

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The application

Your details and CV, then 11 questions.

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  1. 1.
    What type of internship are you looking for?Pick any: Voluntary · Mandatory
  2. 2.
    What is the minimum duration of your mandatory internship?Short answer
  3. 3.
    Would you be available for a voluntary internship for the duration of up to 3 months after your mandatory internship?Yes or no
  4. 4.
    Are you legally allowed to work in the country for which you are applying?Yes or no
  5. 5.
    What is your earliest possible start date?Short answer
  6. 6.
    What nationalities do you hold?Pick any (195 options)
  7. 7.
    Will you be enrolled in the university during the entire period of the internship?Yes or no
  8. 8.
    What was your place of birth?Short answer
  9. 9.
    What languages do you speak?Pick any (97 options)
  10. 10.
    Please insert your current personal address as shown in the description.Short answer
  11. 11.
    Would you like to be considered for any other opportunities within Rocket Factory Augsburg?Yes or no

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German launch company building the RFA One rocket.

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