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Intern (m/f/d) Systems Engineering

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Summary

Intern in Systems Engineering at a New Space startup, drafting technical diagrams, documenting requirements, and analyzing risks for rocket launch vehicles and launch sites using Python and systems engineering processes.

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 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?

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.

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